BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,026 km
8,716 miles
BUM
Butler
United States
Distance
14,026 km
8,716 mi / 7,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK BUM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Butler Memorial Airport
IATA Code BKK BUM
ICAO Code VTBS KBUM
City Bangkok Butler
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 894 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 38.290000, -94.340000

Bangkok (BKK) to Butler (BUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Butler Memorial Airport (BUM) in Butler, United States is 14,026 kilometers (8,716 miles / 7,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:43 in Bangkok, it's 21:43 in Butler. 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 Butler (BUM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Butler Memorial Airport (BUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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