KMI
Miyazaki
Japan
10,033 km
6,234 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,033 km
6,234 mi / 5,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
111°
east southeast

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KMI PPT
Airport Name Miyazaki Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMI PPT
ICAO Code RJFM NTAA
City Miyazaki Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.880000, 131.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Miyazaki (KMI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miyazaki Airport (KMI) in Miyazaki, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,033 kilometers (6,234 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 Japan 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 15:47 in Miyazaki, it's 20:47 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Miyazaki (KMI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Miyazaki Airport (KMI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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