BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,425 km
8,342 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
13,425 km
8,342 mi / 7,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK GWS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK GWS
ICAO Code VTBS KGWS
City Bangkok Glenwood Springs
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 39.510000, -107.310000

Bangkok (BKK) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 13,425 kilometers (8,342 miles / 7,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 17:41 in Bangkok, it's 03:41 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,911 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 328° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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