BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,057 km
5,006 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
8,057 km
5,006 mi / 4,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
113°
east southeast

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BKK SWJ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code BKK SWJ
ICAO Code VTBS NVSX
City Bangkok Malekula Island
Country Thailand Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Efate
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Bangkok (BKK) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 8,057 kilometers (5,006 miles / 4,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 Vanuatu. 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 00:40 in Bangkok, it's 04:40 in Malekula Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 291° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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