BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,813 km
3,612 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,813 km
3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK PNP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code BKK PNP
ICAO Code VTBS AYGR
City Bangkok Popondetta
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Bangkok (BKK) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 5,813 kilometers (3,612 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Papua New Guinea. 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 21:47 in Bangkok, it's 00:47 in Popondetta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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