Distance From Hickory Regional Airport to Phuket International Airport, HKY - HKT Distance

The distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 9407 miles or 15138 kilometers or 8169 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Hickory ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickory and Phuket takes around 21 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 21 hours 37 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HKY - HKT

Kilometers		15138 km
Statute Miles		9407 miles
Nautical Miles		8169 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 37 minutes

Hickory Regional Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - HKY to HKT Flight Path

Location of Hickory Regional Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hickory to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Hickory, United States and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKY - HKT

Time difference between Hickory (United States) and Phuket (Thailand) is 11 Hours.
Phuket time is 11 Hours ahead of Hickory.

Location	Local Time
Hickory (United States)	2026-06-18, 16:15:04 EDT
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-06-19, 03:15:04 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hickory Regional Airport (HKY / KHKY) Hickory, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand