BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,829 km
7,972 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
12,829 km
7,972 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
102°
east southeast

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BKK NIU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code BKK NIU
ICAO Code VTBS NTKN
City Bangkok Niau
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Bangkok (BKK) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 12,829 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 03:20 in Bangkok, it's 10:20 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) 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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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