BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,343 km
8,291 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
13,343 km
8,291 mi / 7,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
99°
east

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BKK NAU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code BKK NAU
ICAO Code VTBS NTGN
City Bangkok Napuka Island
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Bangkok (BKK) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 13,343 kilometers (8,291 miles / 7,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 23:59 in Bangkok, it's 06:59 in Napuka Island. 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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 278° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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