BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,288 km
5,771 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
9,288 km
5,771 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
19°
north northeast

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BKK UUK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code BKK UUK
ICAO Code VTBS PAKU
City Bangkok Kuparuk
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Anchorage
Elevation 5 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 70.330000, -149.600000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 9,288 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 02:49 in Bangkok, it's 10:49 in Kuparuk. 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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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