BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,083 km
5,644 miles
ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
Distance
9,083 km
5,644 mi / 4,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
321°
northwest

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BKK ESS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Essen Mulheim Airport
IATA Code BKK ESS
ICAO Code VTBS EDLE
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Germany
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 424 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 51.400000, 6.940000

Bangkok (BKK) to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany is 9,083 kilometers (5,644 miles / 4,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Bangkok, it's 07:11 in Essen Mulheim Airport. With a 6-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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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