BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,338 km
5,803 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
9,338 km
5,803 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
331°
north northwest

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BKK LWK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code BKK LWK
ICAO Code VTBS EGET
City Bangkok Lerwick
Country Thailand United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 60.190000, -1.240000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 9,338 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Kingdom. 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 15:53 in Bangkok, it's 08:53 in Lerwick. With a 7-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 Lerwick (LWK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 73° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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