BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,617 km
8,461 miles
FCS
Fort Carson
United States
Distance
13,617 km
8,461 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK FCS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport
IATA Code BKK FCS
ICAO Code VTBS KFCS
City Bangkok Fort Carson
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 5,874 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 38.680000, -104.760000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fort Carson (FCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States is 13,617 kilometers (8,461 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 23:11 in Bangkok, it's 09:11 in Fort Carson. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,869 feet between the two airports. Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fort Carson (FCS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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