BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,987 km
5,584 miles
IAN
Kiana
United States
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK IAN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bob Baker Memorial Airport
IATA Code BKK IAN
ICAO Code VTBS PAIK
City Bangkok Kiana
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 66.980000, -160.440000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kiana (IAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN) in Kiana, United States is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 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 03:05 in Bangkok, it's 11:05 in Kiana. 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 Kiana (IAN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 283° (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 Bob Baker Memorial Airport (IAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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