BBX
Philadelphia
United States
14,016 km
8,709 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
14,016 km
8,709 mi / 7,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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BBX BKK
Airport Name Wings Field Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code BBX BKK
ICAO Code KLOM VTBS
City Philadelphia Bangkok
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 302 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.140000, -75.270000 13.680000, 100.750000

Philadelphia (BBX) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wings Field (BBX) in Philadelphia, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 14,016 kilometers (8,709 miles / 7,568 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 02:53 in Philadelphia, it's 14:53 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 Philadelphia (BBX) 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 Wings Field (BBX) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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