Bangkok (BKK) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,968

miles

9,605

kilometers

5,186

nautical miles

🕐 11h 52m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (23°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,968	+3,581	9,549 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,968	+3,581	9,549 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,968	+2,984	8,952 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,968	+2,984	8,952 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,968	+5,968	11,936 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,968	+2,984	8,952 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,968 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to FAI route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,968 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 23° from Bangkok. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 5,968 miles (9,605 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to FAI typically take around 11h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,968 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.