BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,770 km
8,556 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
13,770 km
8,556 mi / 7,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BKK SOW
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK SOW
ICAO Code VTBS KSOW
City Bangkok Show Low
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.270000, -110.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 13,770 kilometers (8,556 miles / 7,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 19:21 in Bangkok, it's 05:21 in Show Low. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,411 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 323° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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