BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,237 km
8,846 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
14,237 km
8,846 mi / 7,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK LEX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code BKK LEX
ICAO Code VTBS KLEX
City Bangkok Lexington
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 38.040000, -84.610000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 14,237 kilometers (8,846 miles / 7,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 23:01 in Bangkok, it's 11:01 in Lexington. 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 Lexington (LEX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 353° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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