BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,130 km
8,158 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
13,130 km
8,158 mi / 7,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK SQA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code BKK SQA
ICAO Code VTBS KIZA
City Bangkok Santa Ynez
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.600000, -120.100000

Bangkok (BKK) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 13,130 kilometers (8,158 miles / 7,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Bangkok, it's 15:31 in Santa Ynez. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Santa Ynez (SQA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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