BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
11,878 km
7,381 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
11,878 km
7,381 mi / 6,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BKK CWS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code BKK CWS
ICAO Code VTBS 78WA
City Bangkok Center Island
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 48.490000, -122.830000

Bangkok (BKK) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 11,878 kilometers (7,381 miles / 6,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 23:07 in Bangkok, it's 08:07 in Center Island. With a 15-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 Center Island (CWS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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