# Distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Makin Island (MTK)

> 8,001 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,001 km / 4,972 mi / 4,320 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 91° (east)
- **Return heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Kiribati
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 06:25 in Bangkok, it's 11:25 in Makin Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (MTK is lower than BKK)

## Airports

### [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bangkok, Thailand
- ICAO: VTBS
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 13.680000, 100.750000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makin Island, Kiribati
- ICAO: NGMN
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Coordinates: 3.370000, 172.990000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:25 in Bangkok, it's 11:25 in Makin Island.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)
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