BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,124 km
5,670 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
9,124 km
5,670 mi / 4,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK PTU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code BKK PTU
ICAO Code VTBS PAPM
City Bangkok Platinum
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 59.020000, -161.830000

Bangkok (BKK) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 9,124 kilometers (5,670 miles / 4,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 19:22 in Bangkok, it's 03:22 in Platinum. 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 Platinum (PTU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 283° (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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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