NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
16,102 km
10,005 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,102 km
10,005 mi / 8,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NCU PPT
Airport Name Nukus Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NCU PPT
ICAO Code UTNN NTAA
City Nukus Papeete
Country Uzbekistan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Samarkand Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 246 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.490000, 59.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nukus (NCU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,102 kilometers (10,005 miles / 8,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Uzbekistan 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 14:20 in Nukus, it's 23:20 in Papeete. With a 15-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 Nukus (NCU) follows a heading of 321° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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