PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,310 km
6,406 miles
TSJ
Tsushima
Japan
Distance
10,310 km
6,406 mi / 5,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TSJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tsushima Airport
IATA Code PPT TSJ
ICAO Code NTAA RJDT
City Papeete Tsushima
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 213 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 34.280000, 129.330000

Papeete (PPT) to Tsushima (TSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tsushima Airport (TSJ) in Tsushima, Japan is 10,310 kilometers (6,406 miles / 5,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Japan. 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 05:57 in Papeete, it's 00:57 in Tsushima. With a 19-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 Tsushima (TSJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 109° (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 Tsushima Airport (TSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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