BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,966 km
6,814 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
10,966 km
6,814 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
84°
east

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BKK TNV
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code BKK TNV
ICAO Code VTBS PLFA
City Bangkok Tabuaeran Island
Country Thailand Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 3.900000, -159.390000

Bangkok (BKK) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 10,966 kilometers (6,814 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 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 15:05 in Bangkok, it's 22:05 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 7-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 284° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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