Bangkok to Jinan (Licheng) (BKK–TNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA8866
CA Air China
738
2:25 AM
+07
8:10 AM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8076
SC Shandong
738
3:05 AM
+07
8:25 AM
CST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC8075
SC Shandong
738
9:55 PM
CST
1:55 AM+1
+07
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bangkok to Jinan (Licheng)
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,897 mi 4h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

BKK–TNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,897 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BKK–TNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 5 738 4h45 Star Alliance
SC Shandong Airlines 5 738 4h20
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, SC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (5 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: SC (5 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BKK to TNA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BKK to TNA.
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One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,896
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.

Other ways to reach Jinan (Licheng) from Bangkok

Nearby airports with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
Metric BKK→TNA DMK→TNA
Distance from BKK 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 10 5
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of BKK with service to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Jinan (Licheng) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
BKK: +07 · TNA: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng).
Distance & Flight Time
1,897 mi / 3,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 45m.
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.

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.

BKK–TNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bangkok to Jinan (Licheng) route.
Route details
Distance1,897 mi / 3,052 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 5 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: TNA
IATA / ICAOTNA / ZSJN
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr14.3M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKK to TNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,897 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Shandong Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from BKK to TNA. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JJN, KHN, YIH, XNN, TFU, ICN, WUH, NNG, SIN, HAN, CKG, PVG, SGN, SZX, KUL, KMG, XMN, XIY, CAN, YNT, KWE, SWA, HAK, HKG, YCU, SYD, MFM, FOC, CSX and SYX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jinan (Licheng) is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Yes, return flights from TNA to BKK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DMK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BKK to TNA

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Shandong Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BKK to TNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKK to TNA ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,897 miles (3,052 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via JJN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bangkok (DMK).