BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,144 km
5,682 miles
SHX
Shageluk
United States
Distance
9,144 km
5,682 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BKK SHX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Shageluk Airport
IATA Code BKK SHX
ICAO Code VTBS PAHX
City Bangkok Shageluk
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 62.690000, -159.570000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shageluk (SHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Shageluk Airport (SHX) in Shageluk, United States is 9,144 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 17:04 in Bangkok, it's 01:04 in Shageluk. 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 Shageluk (SHX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Shageluk Airport (SHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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