Distance from Chicago to Bangkok

13,793 km · 8,570 miles as the crow flies, about 17 h 44 min by air.

Air route

41.8300°, -87.7501° · America/Chicago

13.7500°, 100.5166° · Asia/Bangkok

Flight distance (great circle)
13,793km
Est. flight time
17 h 44 min
Initial bearing
350°N
Time difference
+12 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 13,777 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Chicago to Bangkok at a glance

Straight-line distance13,793 km / 8,570 mi / 7,447 nmi
Estimated flight time17 h 44 min
Initial bearing350° (N)
Halfway point74.121°, 125.121°
Chicago coordinates41.83°, -87.7501°
Bangkok coordinates13.75°, 100.5166°

Local time: Chicago · Bangkok. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Bangkok.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Chicago from Bangkok?

13,793 km (8,570 miles, 7,447 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Bangkok?

About 17 h 44 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Bangkok from Chicago?

The great-circle route leaves Chicago on an initial bearing of 350° (N). The halfway point is near 74.12°, 125.12°.