BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,684 km
6,018 miles
FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
Distance
9,684 km
6,018 mi / 5,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK FRN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bryant Army Air Field
IATA Code BKK FRN
ICAO Code VTBS PAFR
City Bangkok Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 387 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 61.270000, -149.650000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States is 9,684 kilometers (6,018 miles / 5,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 21:33 in Bangkok, it's 05:33 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage). 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 Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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