BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,856 km
6,124 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
9,856 km
6,124 mi / 5,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
26°
north northeast

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BKK VDZ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code BKK VDZ
ICAO Code VTBS PAVD
City Bangkok Valdez
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 61.130000, -146.240000

Bangkok (BKK) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 9,856 kilometers (6,124 miles / 5,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 00:03 in Bangkok, it's 08:03 in Valdez. With a 16-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 Valdez (VDZ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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