HKT
Phuket
Thailand
12,610 km
7,835 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,610 km
7,835 mi / 6,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
106°
east southeast

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HKT PPT
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HKT PPT
ICAO Code VTSP NTAA
City Phuket Papeete
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Phuket (HKT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,610 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Thailand 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 15:54 in Phuket, it's 22:54 in Papeete. With a 17-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 Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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