HSZ
Hsinchu City
Taiwan
10,763 km
6,688 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HSZ PPT
Airport Name Hsinchu Air Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HSZ PPT
ICAO Code RCPO NTAA
City Hsinchu City Papeete
Country Taiwan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.820000, 120.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Hsinchu City (HSZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) in Hsinchu City, Taiwan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Taiwan 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 11:56 in Hsinchu City, it's 17:56 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 Hsinchu City (HSZ) follows a heading of 294° (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 Hsinchu Air Base (HSZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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