The flight distance from Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,197 kilometers (11,307 miles / 9,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Israel 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 12:45 in Kiryat Shmona, it's 00:45 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Kiryat Shmona (KSW) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.