BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,935 km
8,659 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
13,935 km
8,659 mi / 7,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK LBL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK LBL
ICAO Code VTBS KLBL
City Bangkok Liberal
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 37.040000, -100.960000

Bangkok (BKK) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 13,935 kilometers (8,659 miles / 7,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 08:32 in Bangkok, it's 19:32 in Liberal. 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 2,880 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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