BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,002 km
8,079 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK JMS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK JMS
ICAO Code VTBS KJMS
City Bangkok Jamestown
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.930000, -98.680000

Bangkok (BKK) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 21:32 in Bangkok, it's 08:32 in Jamestown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 339° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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