BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,358 km
8,300 miles
NHV
Nuku Hiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
13,358 km
8,300 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
92°
east

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BKK NHV
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Nuku Hiva Airport
IATA Code BKK NHV
ICAO Code VTBS NTMD
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 5 ft 220 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -8.800000, -140.230000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 13,358 kilometers (8,300 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 16:28 in Bangkok, it's 23:58 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 16.5-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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 281° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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