KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
11,002 km
6,836 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,002 km
6,836 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
105°
east southeast

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KNH PPT
Airport Name Kinmen Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KNH PPT
ICAO Code RCBS NTAA
City Shang-I Papeete
Country Taiwan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 93 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 118.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Shang-I (KNH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,002 kilometers (6,836 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 04:23 in Shang-I, it's 10:23 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 Shang-I (KNH) 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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