BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,614 km
8,460 miles
PKP
Puka Puka Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
13,614 km
8,460 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

BKK PKP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Puka Puka Airport
IATA Code BKK PKP
ICAO Code VTBS NTGP
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.810000, -138.810000

Bangkok (BKK) to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Puka Puka Airport (PKP) in Puka Puka Airport, French Polynesia is 13,614 kilometers (8,460 miles / 7,351 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 01:54 in Bangkok, it's 08:54 in Puka Puka 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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 277° (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 Puka Puka Airport (PKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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