AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
9,865 km
6,130 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,865 km
6,130 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
58°
east northeast

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AEY BKK
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AEY BKK
ICAO Code BIAR VTBS
City Akureyri Bangkok
Country Iceland Thailand
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 6 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 13.680000, 100.750000

Akureyri (AEY) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,865 kilometers (6,130 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Akureyri, it's 04:26 in Bangkok. With a 7-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 Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 339° (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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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