APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
12,817 km
7,964 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
12,817 km
7,964 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
278°
west

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APK BKK
Airport Name Apataki Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code APK BKK
ICAO Code NTGD VTBS
City Apataki Bangkok
Country French Polynesia Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 8 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 13.680000, 100.750000

Apataki (APK) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 12,817 kilometers (7,964 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 French Polynesia with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Apataki, it's 17:11 in Bangkok. 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 Bangkok (BKK) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Apataki Airport (APK) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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