BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
1,883 km
1,170 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
1,883 km
1,170 mi / 1,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK LWY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code BKK LWY
ICAO Code VTBS WBGW
City Bangkok Lawas
Country Thailand Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 4.850000, 115.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 1,883 kilometers (1,170 miles / 1,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Bangkok, it's 09:26 in Lawas.

The return flight from Lawas (LWY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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