AHE
Ahe Atoll
French Polynesia
12,814 km
7,962 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
12,814 km
7,962 mi / 6,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
279°
west

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AHE BKK
Airport Name Ahe Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AHE BKK
ICAO Code NTHE VTBS
City Ahe Atoll Bangkok
Country French Polynesia Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 11 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -14.430000, -146.260000 13.680000, 100.750000

Ahe Atoll (AHE) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahe Airport (AHE) in Ahe Atoll, French Polynesia to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 12,814 kilometers (7,962 miles / 6,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting French Polynesia 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 10:23 in Ahe Atoll, it's 03:23 in Bangkok. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Ahe Atoll (AHE) follows a heading of 100° (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 Ahe Airport (AHE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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