PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,746 km
7,920 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
12,746 km
7,920 mi / 6,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TKT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code PPT TKT
ICAO Code NTAA VTPT
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 5 ft 478 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 16.900000, 99.250000

Papeete (PPT) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 12,746 kilometers (7,920 miles / 6,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 01:23 in Papeete, it's 18:23 in Tak 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 Tak Airport (TKT) 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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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