BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,529 km
8,407 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
13,529 km
8,407 mi / 7,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK VLE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code BKK VLE
ICAO Code VTBS K40G
City Bangkok Grand Canyon
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Phoenix
Elevation 5 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.650000, -112.150000

Bangkok (BKK) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 13,529 kilometers (8,407 miles / 7,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 17:02 in Bangkok, it's 03:02 in Grand Canyon. With a 14-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 5,994 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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