BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,622 km
5,979 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
129°
southeast

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BKK WTZ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code BKK WTZ
ICAO Code VTBS NZWT
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Bangkok (BKK) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 00:03 in Bangkok, it's 06:03 in Whitianga 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 290° (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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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