BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,622 km
6,600 miles
SIT
Sitka
United States
Distance
10,622 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BKK SIT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
IATA Code BKK SIT
ICAO Code VTBS PASI
City Bangkok Sitka
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 57.050000, -135.360000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sitka (SIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States is 10,622 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 16:20 in Bangkok, it's 00:20 in Sitka. 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 Sitka (SIT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 306° (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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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