BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,644 km
5,993 miles
EIL
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
9,644 km
5,993 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
23°
north northeast

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BKK EIL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Eielson Afb Airport
IATA Code BKK EIL
ICAO Code VTBS PAEI
City Bangkok Fairbanks
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 64.670000, -147.100000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fairbanks (EIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States is 9,644 kilometers (5,993 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 06:08 in Bangkok, it's 14:08 in Fairbanks. 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 Fairbanks (EIL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 296° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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