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NAK to MKY: distance & flight time
Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport) → Mackay (Mackay Airport)
4,041 mi
6,503 km · 3,511 nm
8h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,041 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 23m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- MKY — Mackay Airport · Mackay, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near NAK
- BFV · Buri Ram Airport66 mi away
- PXR · Surin Airport79 mi away
- KKC · Khon Kaen Airport109 mi away
- ROI · Roi Et Airport126 mi away
Near MKY
- BMP · Brampton Island Airport26 mi away
- HTI · Hamilton Island Airport58 mi away
- PPP · Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport62 mi away
- WSY · Whitsunday Island Airport68 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAK from MKY?
The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) to Mackay (MKY) is 4,041 miles (6,503 km, 3,511 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAK to MKY?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from NAK to MKY?
Nonstop service on NAK–MKY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 8h 23m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakhon Ratchasima and Mackay?
Mackay is 3 hours ahead of Nakhon Ratchasima.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAK to MKY?
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Why are some NAK to MKY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAK–MKY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.