BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,363 km
8,303 miles
DRE
Drummond Island
United States
Distance
13,363 km
8,303 mi / 7,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK DRE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Drummond Island Airport
IATA Code BKK DRE
ICAO Code VTBS KDRM
City Bangkok Drummond Island
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 668 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.010000, -83.740000

Bangkok (BKK) to Drummond Island (DRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Drummond Island Airport (DRE) in Drummond Island, United States is 13,363 kilometers (8,303 miles / 7,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 03:13 in Bangkok, it's 15:13 in Drummond Island. 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 Drummond Island (DRE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 355° (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 Drummond Island Airport (DRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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