KOW
Ganzhou
China
11,377 km
7,069 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,377 km
7,069 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
104°
east southeast

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KOW PPT
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KOW PPT
ICAO Code ZSGZ NTAA
City Ganzhou Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 387 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ganzhou (KOW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,377 kilometers (7,069 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 China 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 16:45 in Ganzhou, it's 22:45 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 Ganzhou (KOW) 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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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