HUN
Hualien City
Taiwan
10,672 km
6,631 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,672 km
6,631 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HUN PPT
Airport Name Hualien Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HUN PPT
ICAO Code RCYU NTAA
City Hualien City Papeete
Country Taiwan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 52 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.020000, 121.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Hualien City (HUN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hualien Airport (HUN) in Hualien City, Taiwan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,672 kilometers (6,631 miles / 5,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 08:25 in Hualien City, it's 14:25 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 Hualien City (HUN) follows a heading of 293° (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 Hualien Airport (HUN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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