BET
Bethel
United States
9,079 km
5,641 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,079 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Anchorage
Heading
283°
west northwest

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BET BKK
Airport Name Bethel Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code BET BKK
ICAO Code PABE VTBS
City Bethel Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 129 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 60.780000, -161.840000 13.680000, 100.750000

Bethel (BET) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bethel Airport (BET) in Bethel, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,079 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 11:00 in Bethel, it's 03:00 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 Bethel (BET) follows a heading of 29° (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 Bethel Airport (BET) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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