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LAL to UTP: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport)
9,620 mi
15,481 km · 8,359 nm
19h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
9,620 miles nonstop takes roughly 19h 20m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, United States
- UTP — U-Tapao International Airport · Pattaya, Thailand
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
Near UTP
- HHQ · Hua Hin Airport71 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport71 mi away
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport89 mi away
- TDX · Trat Airport93 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAL from UTP?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Pattaya (UTP) is 9,620 miles (15,481 km, 8,359 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to UTP?
A nonstop flight takes about 19h 20m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Lakeland and Pattaya?
Pattaya is 11 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to UTP?
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