BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,960 km
6,189 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
9,960 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
358°
north

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BKK THU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code BKK THU
ICAO Code VTBS BGTL
City Bangkok Thule
Country Thailand Greenland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Thule
Elevation 5 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 76.530000, -68.700000

Bangkok (BKK) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 9,960 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Greenland. 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 19:57 in Bangkok, it's 08:57 in Thule. With a 11-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 Thule (THU) 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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