BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,993 km
5,588 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
8,993 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BKK PQS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code BKK PQS
ICAO Code VTBS K0AK
City Bangkok Pilot Station
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Nome
Elevation 5 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 61.960000, -162.940000

Bangkok (BKK) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 8,993 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:01 in Bangkok, it's 19:01 in Pilot Station. With a 16-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 282° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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