PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
14,305 km
8,889 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,305 km
8,889 mi / 7,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PLX PPT
Airport Name Semey International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PLX PPT
ICAO Code UASS NTAA
City Semey Papeete
Country Kazakhstan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Almaty Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 759 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.350000, 80.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Semey (PLX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,305 kilometers (8,889 miles / 7,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 04:42 in Semey, it's 13:42 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 Semey (PLX) 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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