BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,493 km
5,899 miles
WSZ
Westport Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,493 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
135°
southeast

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BKK WSZ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Westport Airport
IATA Code BKK WSZ
ICAO Code VTBS NZWS
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -41.740000, 171.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Westport Airport (WSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Westport Airport (WSZ) in Westport Airport, New Zealand is 9,493 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 16:03 in Bangkok, it's 22:03 in Westport 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 Westport Airport (WSZ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 293° (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 Westport Airport (WSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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