BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,815 km
8,584 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
13,815 km
8,584 mi / 7,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

BKK LAM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code BKK LAM
ICAO Code VTBS KLAM
City Bangkok Los Alamos
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.880000, -106.270000

Bangkok (BKK) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 13,815 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 15:43 in Bangkok, it's 02:43 in Los Alamos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,166 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). 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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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