PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,254 km
7,614 miles
TPG
Taiping
Malaysia
Distance
12,254 km
7,614 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT TPG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Taiping (Tekah) Airport
IATA Code PPT TPG
ICAO Code NTAA WMBI
City Papeete Taiping
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 4.870000, 100.720000

Papeete (PPT) to Taiping (TPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) in Taiping, Malaysia is 12,254 kilometers (7,614 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 04:00 in Papeete, it's 22:00 in Taiping. 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 Taiping (TPG) 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 Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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