Bangkok (BKK) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,566

miles

13,786

kilometers

7,444

nautical miles

🕐 16h 49m

Flight Time

🧭 N (8°)

Direction

🌍 -13h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,566	+5,140	13,706 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,566	+5,140	13,706 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,566	+4,283	12,849 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,566	+4,283	12,849 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,566	+8,566	17,132 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,566	+4,283	12,849 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 international flight from Thailand to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to MDW route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,566 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 8° from Bangkok. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 8,566 miles (13,786 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to MDW typically take around 16h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,566 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.