AMW
Ames
United States
13,652 km
8,483 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Chicago
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AMW BKK
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AMW BKK
ICAO Code KAMW VTBS
City Ames Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 956 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 13.680000, 100.750000

Ames (AMW) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 23:17 in Ames, it's 12:17 in Bangkok. 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.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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