IMK
Simikot
Nepal
14,648 km
9,102 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,648 km
9,102 mi / 7,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
87°
east

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Airport Comparison

IMK PPT
Airport Name Simikot Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IMK PPT
ICAO Code VNST NTAA
City Simikot Papeete
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9,246 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Simikot (IMK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,648 kilometers (9,102 miles / 7,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nepal 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 10:01 in Simikot, it's 18:16 in Papeete. With a 15.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,241 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 295° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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