AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
5,680 km
3,529 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
5,680 km
3,529 mi / 3,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
92°
east

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AKH BKK
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AKH BKK
ICAO Code OEPS VTBS
City N/A Bangkok
Country Saudi Arabia Thailand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,651 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 13.680000, 100.750000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 5,680 kilometers (3,529 miles / 3,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Thailand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:55 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 18:55 in Bangkok. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,646 feet between the two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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