BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,229 km
8,841 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
14,229 km
8,841 mi / 7,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
357°
north

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BKK NHK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code BKK NHK
ICAO Code VTBS KNHK
City Bangkok Patuxent River
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 38.290000, -76.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 14,229 kilometers (8,841 miles / 7,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 06:00 in Bangkok, it's 18:00 in Patuxent River. With a 12-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 Patuxent River (NHK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 4° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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