BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,665 km
3,520 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,665 km
3,520 mi / 3,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK GRL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code BKK GRL
ICAO Code VTBS AYGG
City Bangkok Au
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Bangkok (BKK) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 5,665 kilometers (3,520 miles / 3,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:51 in Bangkok, it's 10:51 in Au. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,534 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 295° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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