PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,075 km
8,746 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
14,075 km
8,746 mi / 7,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

PPT TPJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code PPT TPJ
ICAO Code NTAA VNTJ
City Papeete Taplejung
Country French Polynesia Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 27.350000, 87.700000

Papeete (PPT) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 14,075 kilometers (8,746 miles / 7,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Nepal. 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 18:46 in Papeete, it's 10:31 in Taplejung. With a 15.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,985 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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