BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,610 km
8,457 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
13,610 km
8,457 mi / 7,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK SFM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK SFM
ICAO Code VTBS KSFM
City Bangkok Sanford
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 43.390000, -70.710000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 13,610 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 23:28 in Bangkok, it's 11:28 in Sanford. With a 12-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 Sanford (SFM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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