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Flights from Bangkok to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Tokyo, about 17h 49m door to door (144 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 49m
Bangkok to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey17h 49mVia Hong Kong, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Bangkok to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BKK Hong Kong (HKG) CHI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
Wed07:45 BKK11:29 HKG0h 46m connection12:15 HKG13:34 CHICathay Pacific
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BKK Tokyo (NRT) CHI
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Fri07:00 BKK14:55 NRT0h 50m connection15:45 NRT12:52 CHIAll Nippon Airways
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BKK Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
Mon01:45 BKK09:12 ICN2h 03m connection11:15 ICN09:41 CHIAsiana Airlines + Korean Air
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BKK Abu Dhabi (AUH) CHI
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon21:15 BKK00:16 AUH3h 44m connection04:00 AUH09:37 CHIEtihad Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,773 km8,553 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -13hChicago vs Bangkok
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- BKK, DMK → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Bangkok to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bangkok to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,773 km.
Where do you change planes between Bangkok and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Tokyo (NRT), Seoul (ICN) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bangkok and Chicago?
Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Bangkok.
