AHN
Athens
United States
14,701 km
9,135 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
14,701 km
9,135 mi / 7,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

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AHN BKK
Airport Name Athens/Ben Epps Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AHN BKK
ICAO Code KAHN VTBS
City Athens Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 812 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.950000, -83.330000 13.680000, 100.750000

Athens (AHN) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) in Athens, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 14,701 kilometers (9,135 miles / 7,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 14:52 in Athens, it's 02:52 in Bangkok. With a 12-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 Athens (AHN) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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