Distance From Merdei Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, RDE - BKK Distance

The distance from Merdei Airport (RDE) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 2467 miles or 3969 kilometers or 2142 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 Merdei-Papua Island ( Indonesia ) to Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merdei-Papua Island and Bangkok takes around 5 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Merdei Airport, Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 5 hours 40 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 • RDE - BKK

Kilometers		3969 km
Statute Miles		2467 miles
Nautical Miles		2142 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 40 minutes

Merdei Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - RDE to BKK Flight Path

Location of Merdei Airport & Suvarnabhumi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Merdei-Papua Island to Bangkok nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RDE - BKK

Time difference between Merdei-Papua Island (Indonesia) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 2 Hours.
Bangkok time is 2 Hours behind Merdei-Papua Island.

Location	Local Time
Merdei-Papua Island (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 05:17:48 WIT
Bangkok (Thailand)	2025-12-16, 03:17:48 +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

Merdei Airport (RDE / WASM) Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia

Destination

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand