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Flights from Seattle to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Taipei, about 17h 39m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 30m
SEABKKTPE

Seattle to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey17h 30mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Taipei

Best ways to fly from Seattle to Bangkok

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SEA Seoul (ICN) BKK
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air
Fri05:45 SEA08:53 ICN1h 07m connection10:00 ICN13:24 BKKKorean Air
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 39m
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SEA Taipei (TPE) BKK
Leg 1: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
Sat17:00 SEA20:19 TPE2h 26m connection22:45 TPE01:13 BKKDelta Air Lines + China Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 13m
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3
SEA Tokyo (HND) BKK
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Thai Airways
Tue17:00 SEA19:08 HND5h 07m connection00:15 HND04:11 BKKAll Nippon Airways
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 11m
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4
SEA Hong Kong (HKG) BKK
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 40m
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5
SEA Beijing (PEK) BKK
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 30m
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6
SEA Chongqing (CKG) BKK
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 31m
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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
11,980 km7,440 miles
Journey time
17h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+15hBangkok vs Seattle
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
SEA, BFI → BKK, DMK

Flights from Seattle to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seattle to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. 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 Seattle to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,980 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Taipei (TPE), Tokyo (HND) and Hong Kong (HKG). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Bangkok?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.

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