BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,579 km
6,573 miles
JRF
Kapolei
United States
Distance
10,579 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BKK JRF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport
IATA Code BKK JRF
ICAO Code VTBS PHJR
City Bangkok Kapolei
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 21.310000, -158.070000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kapolei (JRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) in Kapolei, United States is 10,579 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 16:10 in Bangkok, it's 23:10 in Kapolei. With a 17-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 Kapolei (JRF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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