BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,408 km
8,953 miles
FKN
Franklin
United States
Distance
14,408 km
8,953 mi / 7,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK FKN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Franklin Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK FKN
ICAO Code VTBS KFKN
City Bangkok Franklin
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 36.700000, -76.900000

Bangkok (BKK) to Franklin (FKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Franklin Regional Airport (FKN) in Franklin, United States is 14,408 kilometers (8,953 miles / 7,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 02:51 in Bangkok, it's 14:51 in Franklin. 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 Franklin (FKN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 3° (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 Franklin Regional Airport (FKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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