BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,880 km
6,139 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
9,880 km
6,139 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK GIS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code BKK GIS
ICAO Code VTBS NZGS
City Bangkok Gisborne
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 9,880 kilometers (6,139 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:25 in Bangkok, it's 01:25 in Gisborne. With a 6-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 Gisborne (GIS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 289° (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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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