BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,571 km
3,462 miles
DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,571 km
3,462 mi / 3,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK DER
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Derim Airport
IATA Code BKK DER
ICAO Code VTBS AYDE
City Bangkok Derim
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 4,850 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -6.140000, 147.110000

Bangkok (BKK) to Derim (DER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea is 5,571 kilometers (3,462 miles / 3,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Thailand with Papua New Guinea. 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 11:44 in Bangkok, it's 14:44 in Derim. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,845 feet between the two airports. Derim Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Derim (DER) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Derim Airport (DER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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