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TKH to LAF: distance & flight time
Nakhon Sawan (Takhli Airport) → Lafayette (Purdue University Airport)
8,561 mi
13,778 km · 7,439 nm
17h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,561 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 15m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TKH — Takhli Airport · Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
- LAF — Purdue University Airport · Lafayette, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TKH
- KDT · Kamphaeng Saen Airport85 mi away
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport97 mi away
- PHS · Phitsanulok Airport104 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport114 mi away
Near LAF
- DNV · Vermilion Regional Airport38 mi away
- RNZ · Jasper County Airport39 mi away
- GUS · Grissom Air Reserve Base44 mi away
- OKK · Kokomo Municipal Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TKH from LAF?
The flight distance from Nakhon Sawan (TKH) to Lafayette (LAF) is 8,561 miles (13,778 km, 7,439 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TKH to LAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from TKH to LAF?
Nonstop service on TKH–LAF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakhon Sawan and Lafayette?
Lafayette is 12 hours behind Nakhon Sawan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TKH to LAF?
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