BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,351 km
5,811 miles
KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
Distance
9,351 km
5,811 mi / 5,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
128°
southeast

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BKK KAT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kaitaia Airport
IATA Code BKK KAT
ICAO Code VTBS NZKT
City Bangkok Kaitaia
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -35.070000, 173.280000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kaitaia (KAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand is 9,351 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 22:24 in Bangkok, it's 04:24 in Kaitaia. 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 Kaitaia (KAT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 291° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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