BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,766 km
8,554 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
13,766 km
8,554 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKK DET
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK DET
ICAO Code VTBS KDET
City Bangkok Detroit
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Detroit
Elevation 5 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 42.410000, -83.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 13,766 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Bangkok, it's 19:32 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DET) to Bangkok (BKK) 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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