BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,494 km
8,385 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,494 km
8,385 mi / 7,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

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BKK SDM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK SDM
ICAO Code VTBS KSDM
City Bangkok San Diego
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 32.570000, -116.980000

Bangkok (BKK) to San Diego (SDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 13,494 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 07:41 in Bangkok, it's 16:41 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SDM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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