BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,948 km
8,667 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
13,948 km
8,667 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK LAF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code BKK LAF
ICAO Code VTBS KLAF
City Bangkok Lafayette
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 40.410000, -86.940000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 13,948 kilometers (8,667 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 01:47 in Bangkok, it's 13:47 in Lafayette. With a 12-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 Lafayette (LAF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 351° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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