AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
13,585 km
8,441 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
13,585 km
8,441 mi / 7,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AFF BKK
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AFF BKK
ICAO Code KAFF VTBS
City Colorado Springs Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 6,576 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 13.680000, 100.750000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 13,585 kilometers (8,441 miles / 7,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Colorado Springs, it's 22:41 in Bangkok. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,571 feet between the two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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