BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,576 km
8,436 miles
PWM
Portland
United States
Distance
13,576 km
8,436 mi / 7,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
352°
north

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BKK PWM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Portland International Jetport Airport
IATA Code BKK PWM
ICAO Code VTBS KPWM
City Bangkok Portland
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 43.650000, -70.310000

Bangkok (BKK) to Portland (PWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in Portland, United States is 13,576 kilometers (8,436 miles / 7,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 03:55 in Bangkok, it's 15:55 in Portland. With a 12-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 Portland (PWM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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