Bangkok (BKK) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,259
miles
13,292
kilometers
7,177
nautical miles

🕐 16h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (37°)
Direction
🌍 -15h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,259 13,214
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,259 13,214
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,259 12,389
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,259 12,389
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,259 16,518
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,259 12,389
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?

This long-haul flight covers 8,259 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to LAX route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,259 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 NE bearing of 37° from Bangkok. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 8,259 miles (13,292 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BKK to LAX typically take around 16h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,259 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.