BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
11,961 km
7,432 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,961 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
30°
north northeast

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BKK SHN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code BKK SHN
ICAO Code VTBS KSHN
City Bangkok Shelton
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 47.230000, -123.150000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,961 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 23:27 in Bangkok, it's 08:27 in Shelton. With a 15-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 Shelton (SHN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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