Los Angeles to Bangkok (LAX–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LAX and BKK. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi) · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
TPE Taoyuan 17h 45m ASAVBR → AIBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 58m 5YCACK → 9CFMKQ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
NRT Narita 17h 59m 5YCIJL → 6EETJL Narita (NRT) to Bangkok flights
KIX Osaka 18h 21m CIJL → 6EASJL Osaka (KIX) to Bangkok flights
ICN Seoul 18h 23m 5YAPZCM → 7CETKE Seoul (ICN) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 26m CXDLLA → AYCXEK Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 18h 49m CSGCZ → 9CAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
PEK Beijing 19h 13m CAUAVJT → CAHUPG Beijing (PEK) to Bangkok flights
SIN Singapore 19h 37m 5YSQ → ACETLX Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 57m AAACAV → AC Vancouver (YVR) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Bangkok
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
WUX ~17h 15m TPE ~17h 45m PVG ~17h 58m NRT ~17h 59m KIX ~18h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,371
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → BKK
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
BKK → LAX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Bangkok.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LAX–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Bangkok route.
Route details
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to BKK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Narita.
Bangkok is 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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 Taiwan Taoyuan, Shanghai Pudong and Narita. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.