BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,677 km
5,392 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
8,677 km
5,392 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK WAA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code BKK WAA
ICAO Code VTBS PAIW
City Bangkok Wales
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 65.620000, -168.090000

Bangkok (BKK) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 8,677 kilometers (5,392 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 19:49 in Bangkok, it's 03:49 in Wales. 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 Wales (WAA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 277° (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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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