The flight distance from Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Indonesia 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 03:26 in Luwok-Celebes Island, it's 09:26 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 Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) follows a heading of 270° (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 Bubung Airport (LUW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.