BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,957 km
8,051 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
12,957 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
101°
east

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BKK KHZ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code BKK KHZ
ICAO Code VTBS NTKA
City Bangkok Kauehi
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 12,957 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 15:53 in Bangkok, it's 22:53 in Kauehi. 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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 278° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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