ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
9,560 km
5,940 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,560 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/London
Heading
71°
east northeast

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ADX BKK
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ADX BKK
ICAO Code EGQL VTBS
City St. Andrews Bangkok
Country United Kingdom Thailand
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 38 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 13.680000, 100.750000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,560 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 United Kingdom with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in St. Andrews, it's 04:14 in Bangkok. With a 7-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 Bangkok (BKK) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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