BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,948 km
8,045 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,948 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK FAC
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code BKK FAC
ICAO Code VTBS NTKF
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Bangkok (BKK) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 12,948 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:38 in Bangkok, it's 01:38 in Faaite Airport. 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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