Phuket to Los Angeles
17h 45m The flight from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 13,945 km (8,665 miles) and takes approximately 17h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 37°, passing near 49.7° N, 155.1° 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 21m | 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 24m | 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
| HKT | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phuket International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Phuket | Los Angeles |
| Country | Thailand | United States |
| ICAO | VTSP | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 8.1133, 98.3174 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 82 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Phuket to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Phuket (HKT) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 17h 45m. The great-circle distance is 13,945 km (8,665 miles, 7,530 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 37°.
How far is Phuket from Los Angeles?
13,945 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,665 miles or 7,530 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 HKT and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,945 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.