The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam is 12,174 kilometers (7,564 miles / 6,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 07:00 in Papeete, it's 00:00 in Thanh Hóa. 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 Thanh Hóa (THD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.