BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,485 km
8,379 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
13,485 km
8,379 mi / 7,281 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK NRS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code BKK NRS
ICAO Code VTBS KNRS
City Bangkok Imperial Beach
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 32.570000, -117.110000

Bangkok (BKK) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 13,485 kilometers (8,379 miles / 7,281 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 00:04 in Bangkok, it's 09:04 in Imperial Beach. 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 Imperial Beach (NRS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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