BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,025 km
9,336 miles
SSI
St Simons Island
United States
Distance
15,025 km
9,336 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK SSI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport St Simons Island Airport
IATA Code BKK SSI
ICAO Code VTBS KSSI
City Bangkok St Simons Island
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 31.150000, -81.390000

Bangkok (BKK) to St Simons Island (SSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to St Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St Simons Island, United States is 15,025 kilometers (9,336 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 21:07 in Bangkok, it's 09:07 in St Simons Island. 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 St Simons Island (SSI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 357° (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 St Simons Island Airport (SSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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