BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,758 km
5,442 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
8,758 km
5,442 mi / 4,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BKK SHH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code BKK SHH
ICAO Code VTBS PASH
City Bangkok Shishmaref
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 66.250000, -166.090000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 8,758 kilometers (5,442 miles / 4,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:26 in Bangkok, it's 10:26 in Shishmaref. 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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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