BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,552 km
3,450 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,552 km
3,450 mi / 2,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK LAE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code BKK LAE
ICAO Code VTBS AYNZ
City Bangkok Nadzab
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 5,552 kilometers (3,450 miles / 2,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 07:13 in Bangkok, it's 10:13 in Nadzab. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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