BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,974 km
3,091 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,974 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK TFM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code BKK TFM
ICAO Code VTBS AYTE
City Bangkok Telefomin
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Bangkok (BKK) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 4,974 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 03:04 in Bangkok, it's 06:04 in Telefomin. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,945 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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