BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,550 km
5,934 miles
BQH
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,550 km
5,934 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
322°
northwest

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BKK BQH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport London Biggin Hill Airport
IATA Code BKK BQH
ICAO Code VTBS EGKB
City Bangkok London
Country Thailand United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 598 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 51.330000, 0.030000

Bangkok (BKK) to London (BQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom is 9,550 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Thailand with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Bangkok, it's 19:27 in London. With a 7-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 London (BQH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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