BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,800 km
9,196 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
14,800 km
9,196 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
11°
north

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BKK MEI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Key Field
IATA Code BKK MEI
ICAO Code VTBS KMEI
City Bangkok Meridian
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 32.330000, -88.750000

Bangkok (BKK) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 14,800 kilometers (9,196 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 00:13 in Bangkok, it's 11:13 in Meridian. 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 Meridian (MEI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 347° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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