Bangkok to Luoyang (Laocheng) (BKK–LYA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UQ Urumqi
738
5:10 PM
+07 TT1
10:20 PM
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Bangkok to Luoyang (Laocheng)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,627 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

BKK–LYA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Urumqi Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,627 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKK–LYA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UQ Urumqi Air 3 738 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to LYA direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to LYA.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
KWE ~6h 15m TFU ~6h 25m SYX ~6h 30m KHN ~6h 50m PVG ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
698
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Luoyang (Laocheng) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
BKK: +07 · LYA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Luoyang (Laocheng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,627 mi / 2,618 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BKK

Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.

Facts

BKK–LYA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Luoyang (Laocheng) route.
Route details
Distance1,627 mi / 2,618 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: LYA
Full nameLuoyang Beijiao Airport
IATA / ICAOLYA / ZHLY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation840 ft / 256 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKK to LYA flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luoyang Beijiao Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,627 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Urumqi Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from BKK to LYA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, TFU, SYX, KHN, PVG, NNG, HGH, KMG, CAN, CKG, SZX and XNN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Luoyang (Laocheng) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from LYA to BKK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKK to LYA

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) are connected by nonstop service from Urumqi Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKK to LYA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKK to LYA ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,627 miles (2,618 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.