Distance From John Wright Airport to Phuket International Airport

The distance from John Wright Airport () to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 9311 miles or 14985 kilometers or 8086 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 Hickman ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickman and Phuket takes around 21 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John Wright Airport, Hickman, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 21 hours 24 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 • - HKT

Kilometers		14985 km
Statute Miles		9311 miles
Nautical Miles		8086 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 24 minutes

John Wright Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - to HKT Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HKT

Time difference between Hickman (United States) and Phuket (Thailand) is 12 Hours.
Phuket time is 12 Hours ahead of Hickman.

Location	Local Time
Hickman (United States)	2026-03-17, 09:54:46 CDT
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-03-17, 21:54:46 +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

John Wright Airport ( / ) Hickman, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand