BKK to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 4,649 km (2,889 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to BKK).
How far is it from Bangkok to Narita?
The great-circle distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 4,649 km (2,889 mi, 2,510 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 BKK to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northeast of BKK.
How is the BKK to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written BKK-NRT in IATA codes and VTBS-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| BKK | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | VTBS | RJAA |
| Country | Thailand | Japan |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #25 | #34 |
VTBS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 136 ft (41 m) higher than BKK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BKK to NRT
6 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
| PG | Bangkok Airways | BKP | Bangkok Air | Active |
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AC, UA.
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 Bangkok from Narita?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 4,649 km (2,889 mi, 2,510 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BKK to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between BKK and NRT takes about 6h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from BKK?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northeast of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Which airlines fly BKK to NRT?
6 airlines appear on the BKK-NRT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines.
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