BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,153 km
5,688 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
9,153 km
5,688 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
322°
northwest

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BKK LEY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code BKK LEY
ICAO Code VTBS EHLE
City Bangkok Lelystad
Country Thailand Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 5 ft -13 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 52.460000, 5.530000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 9,153 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Netherlands. 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 09:21 in Bangkok, it's 03:21 in Lelystad. 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 Lelystad (LEY) 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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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