BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,674 km
7,875 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
12,674 km
7,875 mi / 6,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

BKK RGI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code BKK RGI
ICAO Code VTBS NTTG
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 12,674 kilometers (7,875 miles / 6,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 02:29 in Bangkok, it's 09:29 in Rangiroa 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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 279° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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