BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,591 km
9,066 miles
FBG
Fort Liberty
United States
Distance
14,591 km
9,066 mi / 7,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
360°
north

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BKK FBG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Simmons Army Air Field
IATA Code BKK FBG
ICAO Code VTBS KFBG
City Bangkok Fort Liberty
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.100000, -78.900000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fort Liberty (FBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) in Fort Liberty, United States is 14,591 kilometers (9,066 miles / 7,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 17:27 in Bangkok, it's 05:27 in Fort Liberty. 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 Fort Liberty (FBG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 0° (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 Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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