The flight distance from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,546 kilometers (6,553 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 06:02 in Malang-Java Island, it's 13:02 in Papeete. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,721 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) follows a heading of 260° (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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.