BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,874 km
8,621 miles
DFI
Defiance
United States
Distance
13,874 km
8,621 mi / 7,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKK DFI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Defiance Memorial Airport
IATA Code BKK DFI
ICAO Code VTBS KDFI
City Bangkok Defiance
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 707 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 41.340000, -84.430000

Bangkok (BKK) to Defiance (DFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) in Defiance, United States is 13,874 kilometers (8,621 miles / 7,491 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 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 06:11 in Bangkok, it's 18:11 in Defiance. 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 Defiance (DFI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 354° (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 Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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