Updated: January 16, 2026
Thailand Asia

Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)

Khon Kaen International Airport averages 18 flights per day to 5 destinations, with 4 domestic and 1 international routes. A total of 4 airlines operate at KKC, led by Thai AirAsia. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and the United States as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Khon Kaen connects to Phuket, with a typical flight time of 2 hrs 20 mins.

IATA
KKC
ICAO
VTUK
Elevation
670 ft (204 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00)
Destinations
5 (4 domestic · 1 international)
Flights per day
18 (19 domestic · 0 international)
Busiest Route
Bangkok (DMK) (10/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Phuket 2 hrs 20 mins
Shortest Flight
Bangkok (DMK) 1 hr 30 mins
Top Airline
Thai AirAsia (3 routes)
Top Country
Thailand (19 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,049 ft / 3,063 m

Weather in Khon Kaen

5 Destinations from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)

This week, 5 active routes depart from Khon Kaen International Airport. The busiest route connects Khon Kaen with Bangkok (DMK) and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Phuket, and the shortest flight is to Bangkok (DMK).

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
10 Bangkok (DMK) KKC → DMK
1 hr 30 mins
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air2
7 Bangkok (BKK) KKC → BKK
1 hr 25 mins
Thai Airways International, Thai Vietjet Air2
2 Chiang Mai KKC → CNX
1 hr 35 mins
Thai AirAsia1
4/week Phuket KKC → HKT
2 hrs 20 mins
Thai AirAsia1
1/week Pueblo KKC → PUB Thai Airways International1

Airlines

Khon Kaen International Airport is served by 4 airlines, with Thai AirAsia in the lead at 43% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 86% of routes. 2 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 1 airlines operate international routes, compared with 4 serving domestic routes. Thai AirAsia is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Phuket with a flight time of 2 hrs 20 mins.

  • Thai AirAsia3 routes
  • Thai Airways International2 routes
  • Thai Lion Air1 route
  • Thai Vietjet Air1 route

Khon Kaen International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across two continents. The route network is 80% domestic and 20% international, with Pueblo, United States serving as the primary international destination.

  • Thailand19/day
  • United States1/week

Global Rankings of Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)

This snapshot shows how Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
03 10,049 ft · 3,063 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt
21 10,049 ft · 3,063 m 148 ft · 45 m Asphalt

19 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,049 ft / 3,063 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Khon Kaen International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boom Overture 10,118 ft · 3,084 m n/a
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m