BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,462 km
5,879 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
322°
northwest

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BKK MSE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code BKK MSE
ICAO Code VTBS EGMH
City Bangkok Manston
Country Thailand United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 51.340000, 1.350000

Bangkok (BKK) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Bangkok, it's 18:26 in Manston. With a 7-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 Manston (MSE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Kent International Airport (MSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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