PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,597 km
7,828 miles
TKH
Takhli Airport
Thailand
Distance
12,597 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
279°
west

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PPT TKH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Takhli Airport
IATA Code PPT TKH
ICAO Code NTAA VTPI
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 5 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.280000, 100.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Takhli Airport (TKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Takhli Airport (TKH) in Takhli Airport, Thailand is 12,597 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 14:04 in Papeete, it's 07:04 in Takhli Airport. 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 Takhli Airport (TKH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 103° (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 Takhli Airport (TKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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