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NAK to RKZ: distance & flight time
Nakhon Ratchasima (Nakhon Ratchasima Airport) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
1,295 mi
2,084 km · 1,125 nm
3h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,295 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 17m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NAK — Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
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 RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is NAK from RKZ?
The flight distance from Nakhon Ratchasima (NAK) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1,295 miles (2,084 km, 1,125 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NAK to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 17m 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 RKZ?
Nonstop service on NAK–RKZ 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 3h 17m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakhon Ratchasima and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour ahead of Nakhon Ratchasima.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NAK to RKZ?
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Why are some NAK to RKZ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain NAK–RKZ 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.