BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,133 km
5,054 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
8,133 km
5,054 mi / 4,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

BKK KUC
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code BKK KUC
ICAO Code VTBS NGKT
City Bangkok Kuria
Country Thailand Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 0.220000, 173.440000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 8,133 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 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 19:13 in Bangkok, it's 00:13 in Kuria. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) 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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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