BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,588 km
5,958 miles
DRF
Kenai
United States
Distance
9,588 km
5,958 mi / 5,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BKK DRF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Drift River Airport
IATA Code BKK DRF
ICAO Code VTBS 3AK5
City Bangkok Kenai
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 60.590000, -152.160000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kenai (DRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States is 9,588 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 00:25 in Bangkok, it's 08:25 in Kenai. 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 Kenai (DRF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 291° (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 Drift River Airport (DRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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