New York to Bangkok
17h 45m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) covers 13,949 km (8,667 miles) and takes approximately 17h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 7°, passing near 75.6° N, 82.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 25h 22m | 25h 47m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 53m | 18h 18m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 30m | 15h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 25m | 16h 50m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JFK | BKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| City | New York | Bangkok |
| Country | United States | Thailand |
| ICAO | KJFK | VTBS |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 13.6811, 100.747 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 5 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Bangkok?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) takes about 17h 45m. The great-circle distance is 13,949 km (8,667 miles, 7,532 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 7°.
How far is New York from Bangkok?
13,949 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,667 miles or 7,532 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JFK and BKK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,949 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 45m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.