BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,317 km
5,168 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
8,317 km
5,168 mi / 4,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
95°
east

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BKK TBF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code BKK TBF
ICAO Code VTBS NGTE
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Bangkok (BKK) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 8,317 kilometers (5,168 miles / 4,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Kiribati. 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 21:04 in Bangkok, it's 02:04 in Tabiteuea North Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 285° (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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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