PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,235 km
7,603 miles
SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
Distance
12,235 km
7,603 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SWY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sitiawan Airport
IATA Code PPT SWY
ICAO Code NTAA WMBA
City Papeete Sitiawan
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 4.220000, 100.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Sitiawan (SWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia is 12,235 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 21:31 in Papeete, it's 15:31 in Sitiawan. 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 Sitiawan (SWY) 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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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