BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,683 km
4,774 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
7,683 km
4,774 mi / 4,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
38°
northeast

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BKK SYA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code BKK SYA
ICAO Code VTBS PASY
City Bangkok Shemya
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Adak
Elevation 5 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 52.700000, 174.100000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 7,683 kilometers (4,774 miles / 4,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 23:08 in Bangkok, it's 06:08 in Shemya. With a 17-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 Shemya (SYA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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