BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,880 km
8,003 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
12,880 km
8,003 mi / 6,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
36°
northeast

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BKK MER
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code BKK MER
ICAO Code VTBS KMER
City Bangkok Atwater
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 37.400000, -120.600000

Bangkok (BKK) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 12,880 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 01:05 in Bangkok, it's 10:05 in Atwater. With a 15-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 Atwater (MER) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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