BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,267 km
8,244 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,267 km
8,244 mi / 7,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK WHP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code BKK WHP
ICAO Code VTBS KWHP
City Bangkok Los Angeles
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.260000, -118.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,267 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 18:10 in Bangkok, it's 03:10 in Los Angeles. With a 15-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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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