BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,657 km
8,486 miles
MKE
Milwaukee
United States
Distance
13,657 km
8,486 mi / 7,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK MKE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport General Mitchell International Airport
IATA Code BKK MKE
ICAO Code VTBS KMKE
City Bangkok Milwaukee
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 42.950000, -87.900000

Bangkok (BKK) to Milwaukee (MKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) in Milwaukee, United States is 13,657 kilometers (8,486 miles / 7,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 01:44 in Bangkok, it's 12:44 in Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee (MKE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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