BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,088 km
8,754 miles
CLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
14,088 km
8,754 mi / 7,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKK CLU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK CLU
ICAO Code VTBS KBAK
City Bangkok Columbus
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 5 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 39.260000, -85.900000

Bangkok (BKK) to Columbus (CLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) in Columbus, United States is 14,088 kilometers (8,754 miles / 7,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 08:00 in Bangkok, it's 20:00 in Columbus. 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.

The return flight from Columbus (CLU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 352° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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