BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,215 km
7,590 miles
MAU
Maupiti Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,215 km
7,590 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
103°
east southeast

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BKK MAU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Maupiti Airport
IATA Code BKK MAU
ICAO Code VTBS NTTP
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.430000, -152.240000

Bangkok (BKK) to Maupiti Airport (MAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia is 12,215 kilometers (7,590 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 07:56 in Bangkok, it's 14:56 in Maupiti Airport. With a 17-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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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