New York to Bangkok (JFK–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 40 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and BKK. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LHR London 19h 37m AAAYB6 BRTG London (LHR) to Bangkok flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 19h 40m CSGCZ 9CAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 19h 45m CXLAMH AYCXEK Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 55m AAAFAY AFKLQF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bangkok flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 20h 10m AAAYBA TG Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 20h 33m CACKMU 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
IST Istanbul 20h 49m 6EAVB6 K6TGTK Istanbul (IST) to Bangkok flights
TPE Taoyuan 20h 50m AVBRCI AIBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok flights
DEL New Delhi 20h 58m AAAI 6EAIBR New Delhi (DEL) to Bangkok flights
DXB Dubai 21h EK ACBTDE Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Bangkok
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+11h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and BKK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,840
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → BKK
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
Return
BKK → JFK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+11h
Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 AM (next day) in Bangkok.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

JFK–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Bangkok route.
Route details
Time difference+11 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to BKK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong.
Bangkok is 11 hours ahead of New York.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.