Distance From Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport, KOA - HKT Distance

The distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 7030 miles or 11313 kilometers or 6105 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kailua-Kona ( United States ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kailua-Kona and Phuket takes around 16 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kailua-Kona, United States to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 16 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KOA - HKT

Kilometers		11313 km
Statute Miles		7030 miles
Nautical Miles		6105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 9 minutes

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - KOA to HKT Flight Path

Location of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole & Phuket International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kailua-Kona, United States and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOA - HKT

Time difference between Kailua-Kona (United States) and Phuket (Thailand) is 17 Hours.
Phuket time is 17 Hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.

Location	Local Time
Kailua-Kona (United States)	2026-05-07, 04:34:42 HST
Phuket (Thailand)	2026-05-07, 21:34:42 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA / PHKO) Kailua-Kona, United States

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand