BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,714 km
7,900 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
12,714 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK XWA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code BKK XWA
ICAO Code VTBS KXWA
City Bangkok Williston
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 48.260000, -103.750000

Bangkok (BKK) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 12,714 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 01:52 in Bangkok, it's 12:52 in Williston. With a 13-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 2,351 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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