BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,779 km
7,940 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
12,779 km
7,940 mi / 6,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

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BKK PAO
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code BKK PAO
ICAO Code VTBS KPAO
City Bangkok Palo Alto
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 37.460000, -122.120000

Bangkok (BKK) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 12,779 kilometers (7,940 miles / 6,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 16:29 in Bangkok, it's 01:29 in Palo Alto. With a 15-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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