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Flights from Wellington to Bangkok

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Bangkok. The fastest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 14h 41m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 41m
WLGBKKSYD

Wellington to Bangkok at a glance

Fastest journey14h 41mVia Sydney, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington to Bangkok

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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WLG Sydney (SYD) BKK
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Qantas, Thai Airways
Tue06:30 WLG07:53 SYD2h 07m connection10:00 SYD15:11 BKKAir New Zealand + Thai Airways
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 41m
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WLG Melbourne (MEL) BKK
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways
Sat20:00 WLG21:49 MEL2h 41m connection00:30 MEL05:30 BKKQantas + Thai Airways
16 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 30m
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WLG Brisbane (BNE) BKK
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 43m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,747 km6,053 miles
Journey time
14h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hBangkok vs Wellington
Currency in Bangkok
THB
Airports
WLG → BKK, DMK

Flights from Wellington to Bangkok: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Bangkok?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Bangkok?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,747 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Bangkok?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Wellington and Bangkok?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 6 hours behind Wellington.

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