BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,696 km
6,025 miles
CEM
Central
United States
Distance
9,696 km
6,025 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK CEM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Central Airport
IATA Code BKK CEM
ICAO Code VTBS PACE
City Bangkok Central
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 937 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 65.570000, -144.780000

Bangkok (BKK) to Central (CEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States is 9,696 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 00:43 in Bangkok, it's 08:43 in Central. 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 Central (CEM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Central Airport (CEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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