AKL to BKK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 9,555 km (5,937 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 25m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (BKK to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Bangkok?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 9,555 km (5,937 mi, 5,159 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to BKK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BKK is roughly west of AKL.
How is the AKL to BKK route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-BKK in IATA codes and NZAA-VTBS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS).
| AKL | BKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | VTBS |
| Country | New Zealand | Thailand |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 5 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #25 |
NZAA starts with N, the ICAO prefix for the South Pacific; VTBS starts with V, the prefix for South and Southeast Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 18 ft (5 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to BKK
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: TK.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Bangkok?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are 9,555 km (5,937 mi, 5,159 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to BKK?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and BKK takes about 12h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BKK from AKL?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) lies roughly west of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to BKK?
1 airline appear on the AKL-BKK route in the open dataset, including Thai Airways International.
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