PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,593 km
7,203 miles
TBB
Tuy Hoa
Vietnam
Distance
11,593 km
7,203 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TBB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Dong Tac Airport
IATA Code PPT TBB
ICAO Code NTAA VVTH
City Papeete Tuy Hoa
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 13.050000, 109.330000

Papeete (PPT) to Tuy Hoa (TBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Dong Tac Airport (TBB) in Tuy Hoa, Vietnam is 11,593 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Vietnam. 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 14:15 in Papeete, it's 07:15 in Tuy Hoa. 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.

The return flight from Tuy Hoa (TBB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Dong Tac Airport (TBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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