BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,919 km
5,542 miles
GWT
Westerland
Germany
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
324°
northwest

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BKK GWT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Westerland Sylt Airport
IATA Code BKK GWT
ICAO Code VTBS EDXW
City Bangkok Westerland
Country Thailand Germany
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 54.910000, 8.340000

Bangkok (BKK) to Westerland (GWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Bangkok, it's 16:08 in Westerland. With a 6-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 Westerland (GWT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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