BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,580 km
3,467 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,580 km
3,467 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK KBM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BKK KBM
ICAO Code VTBS AYKB
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 5,580 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 01:06 in Bangkok, it's 04:06 in Kabwum. 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 4,445 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 294° (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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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