AKN
King Salmon
United States
9,421 km
5,854 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,421 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
288°
west northwest

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AKN BKK
Airport Name King Salmon Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AKN BKK
ICAO Code PAKN VTBS
City King Salmon Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 73 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 58.680000, -156.650000 13.680000, 100.750000

King Salmon (AKN) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 04:50 in King Salmon, it's 20:50 in Bangkok. With a 16-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 King Salmon (AKN) follows a heading of 31° (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 King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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