BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,280 km
5,766 miles
PML
Cold Bay
United States
Distance
9,280 km
5,766 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
34°
northeast

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BKK PML
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Port Moller Airport
IATA Code BKK PML
ICAO Code VTBS PAAL
City Bangkok Cold Bay
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 56.010000, -160.560000

Bangkok (BKK) to Cold Bay (PML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States is 9,280 kilometers (5,766 miles / 5,011 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 13:00 in Bangkok, it's 21:00 in Cold Bay. 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 Cold Bay (PML) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 285° (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 Port Moller Airport (PML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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