KUT
Kutaisi
Georgia
17,046 km
10,592 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,046 km
10,592 mi / 9,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tbilisi
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUT PPT
Airport Name Kopitnari Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KUT PPT
ICAO Code UGKO NTAA
City Kutaisi Papeete
Country Georgia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tbilisi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 223 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.180000, 42.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kutaisi (KUT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kopitnari Airport (KUT) in Kutaisi, Georgia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,046 kilometers (10,592 miles / 9,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Georgia 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 23:52 in Kutaisi, it's 09:52 in Papeete. With a 14-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 Kutaisi (KUT) follows a heading of 340° (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 Kopitnari Airport (KUT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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