MCO
Orlando
United States
15,838 km
9,841 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
15,838 km
9,841 mi / 8,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
359°
north

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MCO URT
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code MCO URT
ICAO Code KMCO VTSB
City Orlando Surat Thani
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 96 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 9.130000, 99.140000

Orlando (MCO) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 15,838 kilometers (9,841 miles / 8,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United States with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Orlando, it's 19:56 in Surat Thani. 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 Surat Thani (URT) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 1° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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