BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,716 km
2,931 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
4,716 km
2,931 mi / 2,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
25°
north northeast

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BKK HEK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Heihe Airport
IATA Code BKK HEK
ICAO Code VTBS ZYHE
City Bangkok Heihe
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 50.170000, 127.310000

Bangkok (BKK) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 4,716 kilometers (2,931 miles / 2,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Bangkok, it's 09:14 in Heihe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,525 feet between the two airports. Heihe Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). 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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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