BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,210 km
8,830 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
14,210 km
8,830 mi / 7,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK PWA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code BKK PWA
ICAO Code VTBS KPWA
City Bangkok Oklahoma City
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.530000, -97.650000

Bangkok (BKK) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 14,210 kilometers (8,830 miles / 7,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 15:12 in Bangkok, it's 02:12 in Oklahoma City. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,295 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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