CIH
Changzhi
China
11,786 km
7,323 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,786 km
7,323 mi / 6,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

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CIH PPT
Airport Name Changzhi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CIH PPT
ICAO Code ZBCZ NTAA
City Changzhi Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.250000, 113.130000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Changzhi (CIH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,786 kilometers (7,323 miles / 6,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Changzhi, it's 07:52 in Papeete. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Changzhi (CIH) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Changzhi Airport (CIH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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