BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,490 km
6,518 miles
CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.75h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK CHT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport
IATA Code BKK CHT
ICAO Code VTBS NZCI
City Bangkok Waitangi
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Chatham
Elevation 5 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -43.810000, -176.460000

Bangkok (BKK) to Waitangi (CHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Thailand with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Bangkok, it's 08:43 in Waitangi. With a 6.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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