BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,667 km
8,492 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK NUK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code BKK NUK
ICAO Code VTBS NTGW
City Bangkok Nukutavake
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 17:33 in Bangkok, it's 00:33 in Nukutavake. 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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 274° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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