AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
8,574 km
5,327 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
8,574 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
285°
west northwest

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AIS BKK
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AIS BKK
ICAO Code NGTR VTBS
City Arorae Island Bangkok
Country Kiribati Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 13.680000, 100.750000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 8,574 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 18:12 in Arorae Island, it's 13:12 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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 96° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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