BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,337 km
8,908 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
14,337 km
8,908 mi / 7,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK SPS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK SPS
ICAO Code VTBS KSPS
City Bangkok Wichita Falls
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 33.990000, -98.490000

Bangkok (BKK) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 14,337 kilometers (8,908 miles / 7,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 10:47 in Bangkok, it's 21:47 in Wichita Falls. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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