ALX
Alexander City
United States
14,786 km
9,187 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
14,786 km
9,187 mi / 7,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
351°
north

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ALX BKK
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ALX BKK
ICAO Code KALX VTBS
City Alexander City Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 686 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 13.680000, 100.750000

Alexander City (ALX) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 14,786 kilometers (9,187 miles / 7,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 14:44 in Alexander City, it's 03:44 in Bangkok. With a 13-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 Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 8° (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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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