ATL
Atlanta
United States
15,244 km
9,472 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
15,244 km
9,472 mi / 8,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ATL URT
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code ATL URT
ICAO Code KATL VTSB
City Atlanta Surat Thani
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,026 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 9.130000, 99.140000

Atlanta (ATL) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 15,244 kilometers (9,472 miles / 8,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 05:16 in Atlanta, it's 17:16 in Surat Thani. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,006 feet between the two airports. Surat Thani Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Surat Thani (URT) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 4° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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