BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,765 km
8,553 miles
DPA
Chicago/West Chicago
United States
Distance
13,765 km
8,553 mi / 7,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK DPA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Dupage Airport
IATA Code BKK DPA
ICAO Code VTBS KDPA
City Bangkok Chicago/West Chicago
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 41.910000, -88.250000

Bangkok (BKK) to Chicago/West Chicago (DPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Dupage Airport (DPA) in Chicago/West Chicago, United States is 13,765 kilometers (8,553 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:33 in Bangkok, it's 03:33 in Chicago/West Chicago. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Chicago/West Chicago (DPA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Dupage Airport (DPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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