Distance From Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport to Phuket International Airport, BFR - HKT Distance

The distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 9178 miles or 14771 kilometers or 7971 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 Bedford ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bedford and Phuket takes around 21 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport, Bedford, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 21 hours 6 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 • BFR - HKT

Kilometers		14771 km
Statute Miles		9178 miles
Nautical Miles		7971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 6 minutes

Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - BFR to HKT Flight Path

Location of Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bedford to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • BFR - HKT

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

Location	Local Time
Bedford (United States)	2026-11-01, 15:04:49 EST
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-11-02, 03:04:49 +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

Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR / KBFR) Bedford, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand