BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,243 km
5,744 miles
NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
Distance
9,243 km
5,744 mi / 4,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
34°
northeast

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BKK NLG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Nelson Lagoon Airport
IATA Code BKK NLG
ICAO Code VTBS PAOU
City Bangkok Nelson Lagoon
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 56.010000, -161.160000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 9,243 kilometers (5,744 miles / 4,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 07:40 in Bangkok, it's 15:40 in Nelson Lagoon. With a 16-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 Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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