Bangkok (BKK) to Houston (HOU)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,258

miles

14,900

kilometers

8,045

nautical miles

🕐 18h 8m

Flight Time

🧭 N (19°)

Direction

🌍 -13h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	9,258	+5,555	14,813 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	9,258	+5,555	14,813 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	9,258	+4,629	13,887 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	9,258	+4,629	13,887 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	9,258	+9,258	18,516 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	9,258	+4,629	13,887 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?

Flights between Bangkok and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to HOU route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,258 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 N bearing of 19° from Bangkok. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to William P Hobby Airport is 9,258 miles (14,900 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to HOU typically take around 18h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 9,258 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.