Bangkok (BKK) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,947

miles

9,570

kilometers

5,168

nautical miles

🕐 11h 50m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (322°)

Direction

🌍 -7h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,947	+3,568	9,515 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,947	+3,568	9,515 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,947	+2,974	8,921 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,947	+2,974	8,921 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,947	+5,947	11,894 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,947	+2,974	8,921 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 5,947 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to LGW route connects Bangkok, Thailand with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,947 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 322° from Bangkok. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 5,947 miles (9,570 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to LGW typically take around 11h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,947 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.