BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,899 km
9,258 miles
HOU
Houston
United States
Distance
14,899 km
9,258 mi / 8,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK HOU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport William P Hobby Airport
IATA Code BKK HOU
ICAO Code VTBS KHOU
City Bangkok Houston
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 29.650000, -95.280000

Bangkok (BKK) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 14,899 kilometers (9,258 miles / 8,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 20:30 in Bangkok, it's 07:30 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (HOU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 338° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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