BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,510 km
5,288 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
8,510 km
5,288 mi / 4,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BKK MDY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code BKK MDY
ICAO Code VTBS PMDY
City Bangkok Midway Atoll
Country Thailand UM
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Midway
Elevation 5 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 28.200000, -177.380000

Bangkok (BKK) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 8,510 kilometers (5,288 miles / 4,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Bangkok, it's 05:57 in Midway Atoll. With a 18-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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