The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 French Polynesia with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Papeete, it's 20:06 in Mae Hong Son. 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 1,266 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.