BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,100 km
5,654 miles
KWT
Kwethluk
United States
Distance
9,100 km
5,654 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
29°
north northeast

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BKK KWT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kwethluk Airport
IATA Code BKK KWT
ICAO Code VTBS PFKW
City Bangkok Kwethluk
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 60.790000, -161.440000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kwethluk (KWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kwethluk Airport (KWT) in Kwethluk, United States is 9,100 kilometers (5,654 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 10:40 in Bangkok, it's 18:40 in Kwethluk. 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 Kwethluk (KWT) 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 Kwethluk Airport (KWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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