BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,458 km
8,362 miles
FRM
Fairmont
United States
Distance
13,458 km
8,362 mi / 7,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK FRM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Fairmont Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK FRM
ICAO Code VTBS KFRM
City Bangkok Fairmont
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,162 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 43.640000, -94.420000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fairmont (FRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) in Fairmont, United States is 13,458 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 23:55 in Bangkok, it's 10:55 in Fairmont. With a 13-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 1,157 feet between the two airports. Fairmont Municipal Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Fairmont (FRM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 343° (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 Fairmont Municipal Airport (FRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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