BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,560 km
7,805 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,560 km
7,805 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
101°
east

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BKK MVT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code BKK MVT
ICAO Code VTBS NTGV
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Bangkok (BKK) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 12,560 kilometers (7,805 miles / 6,782 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 07:34 in Bangkok, it's 14:34 in Mataiva 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 279° (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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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