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Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport is an international airport serving Bangkok (Bangkok (special administrative area)), Thailand. Its IATA code is BKK and its ICAO code is VTBS. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATABKK
- ICAOVTBS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BKK
- ICAO code
- VTBS
- City
- Bangkok
- Region / province
- Bangkok (special administrative area)
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 13.6811° N, 100.7470° E
- Elevation
- 2 m (5 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,123 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 02L/20R | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 02R/20L | 3,700 m12,139 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
843 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
995 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
716 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.800 MHz |
| GROUND (EAST | 121.650 MHz |
| GROUND (MAIN | 121.750 MHz |
| GROUND (WEST | 121.950 MHz |
| TOWER (01L/1 | 119.000 MHz |
| TOWER (01R/1 | 118.200 MHz |
Air freight to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bangkok through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Thailand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 30 km |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 115 km |
| Samui International Airport | USM | 466 km |
| Udon Thani International Airport | UTH | 466 km |
| Chiang Mai International Airport | CNX | 597 km |
| Krabi International Airport | KBV | 650 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The IATA code of Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK and its ICAO code is VTBS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Suvarnabhumi Airport located?
Suvarnabhumi Airport is in Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand, at coordinates 13.6811° N, 100.7470° E and an elevation of 2 m (5 ft).
How far is Suvarnabhumi Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 716 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 995 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 843 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The longest runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport is 4,000 m (13,123 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.