BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,086 km
8,131 miles
DTL
Detroit Lakes
United States
Distance
13,086 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
13°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

BKK DTL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Detroit Lakes/Wething Field
IATA Code BKK DTL
ICAO Code VTBS KDTL
City Bangkok Detroit Lakes
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,396 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.820000, -95.880000

Bangkok (BKK) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States is 13,086 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 10:25 in Bangkok, it's 22:25 in Detroit Lakes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,391 feet between the two airports. Detroit Lakes/Wething Field sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 342° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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