AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,555 km
5,937 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,555 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL BKK
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AKL BKK
ICAO Code NZAA VTBS
City Auckland Bangkok
Country New Zealand Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 23 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 13.680000, 100.750000

Auckland (AKL) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,555 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 New Zealand 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 16:45 in Auckland, it's 10:45 in Bangkok. With a 6-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 Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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