BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,432 km
6,482 miles
LIH
Lihue
United States
Distance
10,432 km
6,482 mi / 5,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
66°
east northeast

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BKK LIH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lihue Airport
IATA Code BKK LIH
ICAO Code VTBS PHLI
City Bangkok Lihue
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 21.980000, -159.340000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lihue (LIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States is 10,432 kilometers (6,482 miles / 5,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 12:28 in Bangkok, it's 19:28 in Lihue. 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 Lihue (LIH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 286° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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