BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
11,445 km
7,112 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
11,445 km
7,112 mi / 6,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
96°
east

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BKK PYE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code BKK PYE
ICAO Code VTBS NCPY
City Bangkok Penrhyn Island
Country Thailand CK
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Bangkok (BKK) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 11,445 kilometers (7,112 miles / 6,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 CK. 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 13:00 in Bangkok, it's 20:00 in Penrhyn Island. 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 282° (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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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