Flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Los Angeles (LAX)

In-flight Dining
You will be served meals on both sectors of your journey, with menus designed to suit the length of each flight. Expect a choice of main courses and thoughtful touches that reflect regional and international flavours.

Special Meals
We offer a range of special meals to meet specific dietary needs or preferences on this route. You can request these in advance through our website or your travel agent, and we will prepare them specially for your flight.

Book the Cook
Eligible customers travelling in premium cabins on this route can pre-select main courses from our Book the Cook service on selected sectors. This allows you to choose from a wider menu before you travel for an even more personalised dining experience.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks, including juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, is available on board. You can also enjoy our signature Singapore Sling cocktail during the flight.

For flights between Bangkok and Los Angeles, the piece concept applies for checked baggage. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (2 pieces, each up to 23kg), Premium Economy Class (2 pieces, each up to 23kg), and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 32kg). Each individual piece must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class and Premium Economy Class (1 piece, up to 7kg), and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 7kg). Your confirmed allowance will be shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on this route once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members; Economy Class and Premium Economy Class customers should ensure their membership number is added to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On the Bangkok to Singapore sector, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of around 32 inches and up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access. On the Singapore to Los Angeles sector, Economy Class has similar generous legroom and seat width, Premium Economy Class offers an increased 38-inch pitch and up to 20 inches of width, and Business Class provides a fully flat bed with direct aisle access in a spacious layout.

On both sectors of this route, our aircraft are equipped with personal screens offering our in-flight entertainment system. You can choose from a wide selection of films, TV series, music albums, games, and children’s content, with noise-reducing headsets provided so you can enjoy your preferred entertainment throughout the flight.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

At Singapore Changi Airport, you can enjoy themed gardens, rest areas, and a wide range of dining and shopping, making even shorter layovers comfortable. For longer transits of around 5.5 hours or more, you may join an official transit tour into the city, subject to timing and eligibility. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

When departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, eligible Singapore Airlines customers may use the SilverKris Lounge, depending on their cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Lounge access is determined by the ticketed cabin on your departing flight and your frequent flyer tier.

During your layover at Singapore Changi Airport, eligible passengers may be able to use the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and KrisFlyer or Star Alliance status. Exact eligibility is confirmed at check-in or by our ground staff at the airport.

Bangkok follows Indochina Time (UTC+7) and does not observe daylight saving time. Los Angeles follows Pacific Time, which is UTC−8 during standard time (approximately November to early March) and UTC−7 during daylight saving time (approximately March to early November). This means Los Angeles is typically 14 or 15 hours behind Bangkok, depending on the time of year.

For this long-haul journey with a connection in Singapore, we recommend arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. This allows ample time for check-in, baggage drop, security checks, and a relaxed walk to the gate before boarding.

Entry requirements for the United States vary by nationality and may include a visa or an approved ESTA authorisation. We recommend checking the latest information with the relevant authorities or your local embassy well before departure, and ensuring your passport has sufficient validity for your trip.

Your baggage is usually checked through from Bangkok to Los Angeles, making the connection at Singapore Changi Airport straightforward. Follow the transfer signs on arrival, check the departure boards for your next gate, and allow time to enjoy the airport’s amenities before boarding your onward flight.

To ease jet lag on this eastbound journey across multiple time zones, try to rest on the longer Singapore–Los Angeles sector, stay hydrated, and adjust your watch to Los Angeles time once on board. Light activity and exposure to daylight after arrival can also help your body adapt more quickly.