Distance From Kern Field to Phuket International Airport

The distance from Kern Field () to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 8909 miles or 14337 kilometers or 7736 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 Polk City ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Polk City and Phuket takes around 20 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kern Field, Polk City, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 20 hours 28 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		14337 km
Statute Miles		8909 miles
Nautical Miles		7736 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 28 minutes

Kern Field to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - to HKT Flight Path

Location of Kern Field & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Polk City to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Polk City, United States and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HKT

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

Location	Local Time
Polk City (United States)	2026-03-20, 03:08:15 CDT
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-03-20, 15:08:15 +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

Kern Field ( / IA48) Polk City, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand