Chicago to Bangkok (ORD–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
NRT Narita 19h 20m 5YGGJL → 6EETJL Narita (NRT) to Bangkok flights
HKG Hong Kong 19h 22m CX → AYCXEK Hong Kong (HKG) to Bangkok flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 36m 3S5YAC → DETG Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bangkok flights
ICN Seoul 19h 36m 5YGGK4 → 7CETKE Seoul (ICN) to Bangkok flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 19h 40m 5YCACK → 9CFMHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Bangkok flights
TPE Taoyuan 20h 12m BRCM → AIBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Bangkok flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 20h 13m ET → OVTGWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Bangkok flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 20h 13m CACZ → 9CAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Bangkok flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 20h 23m ACLXOS → TG Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Bangkok flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 20h 30m AAACAF → AFKLQF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bangkok flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Bangkok
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+12h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
NRT ~19h 20m HKG ~19h 22m FRA ~19h 36m ICN ~19h 36m PVG ~19h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,353
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
ORD → BKK
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
BKK → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Bangkok.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

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

ORD–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bangkok route.
Route details
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to BKK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Narita, Hong Kong and Frankfurt Main.
Bangkok is 12 hours ahead of Chicago.
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 Narita, Hong Kong and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.