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Flights from Chicago to Bangkok
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Amsterdam, about 19h 25m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 25m
Chicago to Bangkok at a glance
Fastest journey19h 25mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Bangkok
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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CHI Munich (MUC) BKK
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Thai Airways
Wed22:00 CHI13:07 MUC1h 08m connection14:15 MUC05:25 BKKLufthansa + Thai Airways
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) BKK
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Thai Airways, EVA Air
Mon21:15 CHI11:57 AMS2h 33m connection14:30 AMS06:21 BKKEmirates + Thai Airways
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CHI Taipei (TPE) BKK
Leg 1: EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Mon00:45 CHI04:55 TPE3h 05m connection08:00 TPE10:30 BKKEVA Air + Thai Airways
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CHI Paris (CDG) BKK
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Aircalin, Thai Airways
Sat19:45 CHI10:14 CDG3h 46m connection14:00 CDG05:48 BKKAir France + Thai Airways
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CHI Tokyo (NRT) BKK
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways
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CHI Hong Kong (HKG) BKK
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
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
- 19h 25mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +13hBangkok vs Chicago
- Currency in Bangkok
- THB
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BKK, DMK
Flights from Chicago to Bangkok: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Amsterdam and Taipei. 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 Chicago to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,773 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Amsterdam (AMS), Taipei (TPE) and Paris (CDG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bangkok?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
