The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,700 kilometers (11,619 miles / 10,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 00:08 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 11:08 in Papeete. With a 13-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 6,773 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 276° (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 King Khaled Air Base (KMX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.