BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,765 km
6,068 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,765 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
130°
southeast

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BKK WHK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code BKK WHK
ICAO Code VTBS NZWK
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Bangkok (BKK) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 9,765 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 New Zealand. 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 23:50 in Bangkok, it's 05:50 in Whakatane Airport. With a 6-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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 289° (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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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