BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,795 km
9,193 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
14,795 km
9,193 mi / 7,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
23°
north northeast

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BKK RND
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code BKK RND
ICAO Code VTBS KRND
City Bangkok Universal City
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 29.530000, -98.280000

Bangkok (BKK) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 14,795 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 22:49 in Bangkok, it's 09:49 in Universal 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.

The return flight from Universal City (RND) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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