BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,072 km
6,258 miles
SNN
Shannon
Ireland
Distance
10,072 km
6,258 mi / 5,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK SNN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Shannon Airport
IATA Code BKK SNN
ICAO Code VTBS EINN
City Bangkok Shannon
Country Thailand Ireland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Dublin
Elevation 5 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 52.700000, -8.920000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shannon (SNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland is 10,072 kilometers (6,258 miles / 5,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:41 in Bangkok, it's 21:41 in Shannon. With a 7-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 Shannon (SNN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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