ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
8,047 km
5,000 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
8,047 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
284°
west northwest

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ABF BKK
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ABF BKK
ICAO Code NGAB VTBS
City Abaiang Bangkok
Country Kiribati Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 13.680000, 100.750000

Abaiang (ABF) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 8,047 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:28 in Abaiang, it's 16:28 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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