Flights to Bangkok
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bangkok is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,139 ft | 9 ft |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 28 km (17 mi) | 13,123 ft | 5 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,139 ft, DMK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bangkok
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 741 km (461 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Bangkok to Hanoi | Vietnam | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Bangkok to Nanning | China | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Bangkok to Kunming | China | 1,276 km (793 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Bangkok to Singapore | Singapore | 1,434 km (891 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Bangkok to Yangon | Myanmar | 576 km (358 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Bangkok to Chattogram | Bangladesh | 1,323 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Bangkok to Haikou | China | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Bangkok to Haiphong | Vietnam | 1,027 km (638 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bangkok to Medan | Indonesia | 1,149 km (714 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Bangkok to Phnom Penh | Cambodia | 537 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Bangkok to Cần Thơ | Vietnam | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Bangkok to Qujing | China | 1,349 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bangkok to Zhanjiang | China | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Bangkok to Huế | Vietnam | 819 km (509 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Bangkok to Lianjiang | China | 1,357 km (843 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Bangkok to Liupanshui | China | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Bangkok to Maoming | China | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Bangkok to Batam | Indonesia | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Bangkok to Qinzhou | China | 1,257 km (781 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Bangkok to Da Nang | Vietnam | 868 km (540 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Bangkok to Guangzhou | China | 1,699 km (1,056 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Bangkok to Shenzhen | China | 1,733 km (1,077 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Bangkok to Lagos | Nigeria | 10,599 km (6,586 mi) | about 14 h 20 min |
| Bangkok to Mumbai | India | 3,001 km (1,865 mi) | about 4 h 36 min |
| Bangkok to Mexico City | Mexico | 15,745 km (9,784 mi) | about 20 h 56 min |
| Bangkok to Karachi | Pakistan | 3,713 km (2,307 mi) | about 5 h 31 min |
| Bangkok to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 1,533 km (953 mi) | about 2 h 43 min |
| Bangkok to Dongguan | China | 1,735 km (1,078 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bangkok?
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is the closest large airport at 21 km (13 mi). The others, BKK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DMK from Bangkok city centre?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bangkok on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.