Distance From Franklin Wilkins Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

The distance from Franklin Wilkins Airport () to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 8976 miles or 14446 kilometers or 7795 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lexington ( United States ) to Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lexington and Bangkok takes around 20 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Franklin Wilkins Airport, Lexington, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 20 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - BKK

Kilometers		14446 km
Statute Miles		8976 miles
Nautical Miles		7795 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 38 minutes

Franklin Wilkins Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - to BKK Flight Path

Location of Franklin Wilkins Airport & Suvarnabhumi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lexington to Bangkok nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lexington, United States and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BKK

Time difference between Lexington (United States) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 12 Hours.
Bangkok time is 12 Hours ahead of Lexington.

Location	Local Time
Lexington (United States)	2026-05-04, 18:57:44 CDT
Bangkok (Thailand)	2026-05-05, 06:57:44 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Franklin Wilkins Airport ( / KM52) Lexington, United States

Destination

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand