Distance From Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, SMO - BKK Distance

The distance from Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 8254 miles or 13283 kilometers or 7168 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 Santa Monica ( United States ) to Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Monica and Bangkok takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Monica Municipal Airport, Santa Monica, United States to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 18 hours 58 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 • SMO - BKK

Kilometers		13283 km
Statute Miles		8254 miles
Nautical Miles		7168 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Santa Monica Municipal Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - SMO to BKK Flight Path

Location of Santa Monica Municipal Airport & Suvarnabhumi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Monica to Bangkok nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Monica, United States and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMO - BKK

Time difference between Santa Monica (United States) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 15 Hours.
Bangkok time is 15 Hours ahead of Santa Monica.

Location	Local Time
Santa Monica (United States)	2025-12-16, 10:58:23 PST
Bangkok (Thailand)	2025-12-17, 01:58:23 +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

Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO / KSMO) Santa Monica, United States

Destination

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand