BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,346 km
8,914 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
14,346 km
8,914 mi / 7,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK SME
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK SME
ICAO Code VTBS KSME
City Bangkok Somerset
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 37.050000, -84.620000

Bangkok (BKK) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 14,346 kilometers (8,914 miles / 7,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 08:16 in Bangkok, it's 20:16 in Somerset. 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 Somerset (SME) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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