Distance From Rakanda Airport to Phuket International Airport, RAA - HKT Distance

The distance from Rakanda Airport (RAA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 3826 miles or 6157 kilometers or 3323 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 Rakanda ( Papua New Guinea ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rakanda and Phuket takes around 8 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rakanda Airport, Rakanda, Papua New Guinea to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 8 hours 47 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 • RAA - HKT

Kilometers		6157 km
Statute Miles		3826 miles
Nautical Miles		3323 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 47 minutes

Rakanda Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - RAA to HKT Flight Path

Location of Rakanda Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rakanda to Phuket nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rakanda, Papua New Guinea and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAA - HKT

Time difference between Rakanda (Papua New Guinea) and Phuket (Thailand) is 4 Hours.
Phuket time is 4 Hours behind Rakanda.

Location	Local Time
Rakanda (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-16, 00:12:57 +11
Phuket (Thailand)	2025-12-15, 20:12:57 +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

Rakanda Airport (RAA / ) Rakanda, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand