PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,975 km
6,819 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
10,975 km
6,819 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SBW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code PPT SBW
ICAO Code NTAA WBGS
City Papeete Sibu
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuching
Elevation 5 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 2.260000, 111.980000

Papeete (PPT) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 10,975 kilometers (6,819 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Malaysia. 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 17:45 in Papeete, it's 11:45 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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