BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,919 km
9,270 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
14,919 km
9,270 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
17°
north northeast

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BKK LCH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK LCH
ICAO Code VTBS KLCH
City Bangkok Lake Charles
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 30.130000, -93.220000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 14,919 kilometers (9,270 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 06:20 in Bangkok, it's 17:20 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (LCH) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 341° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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