GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
13,376 km
8,312 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,376 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
98°
east

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GAW PPT
Airport Name Gangaw Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GAW PPT
ICAO Code VYGG NTAA
City Gangaw Papeete
Country Myanmar French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 200 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gangaw (GAW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,376 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Myanmar 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 05:18 in Gangaw, it's 12:48 in Papeete. With a 16.5-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 Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 286° (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 Gangaw Airport (GAW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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