ABE
Allentown
United States
13,961 km
8,675 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
13,961 km
8,675 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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ABE BKK
Airport Name Lehigh Valley International Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ABE BKK
ICAO Code KABE VTBS
City Allentown Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 394 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.650000, -75.440000 13.680000, 100.750000

Allentown (ABE) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) in Allentown, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 13,961 kilometers (8,675 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 18:20 in Allentown, it's 06:20 in Bangkok. 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 Bangkok (BKK) to Allentown (ABE) follows a heading of 356° (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 Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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