BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,612 km
10,322 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
16,612 km
10,322 mi / 8,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

BKK WAP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code BKK WAP
ICAO Code VTBS SCAP
City Bangkok Alto Palena
Country Thailand Chile
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Bangkok (BKK) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 16,612 kilometers (10,322 miles / 8,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:39 in Bangkok, it's 23:39 in Alto Palena. With a 10-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 166° (south southeast). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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