PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,183 km
5,706 miles
UAI
Suai
Timor-Leste
Distance
9,183 km
5,706 mi / 4,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT UAI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Suai Airport
IATA Code PPT UAI
ICAO Code NTAA WPDB
City Papeete Suai
Country French Polynesia Timor-Leste
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Dili
Elevation 5 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -9.300000, 125.290000

Papeete (PPT) to Suai (UAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Suai Airport (UAI) in Suai, Timor-Leste is 9,183 kilometers (5,706 miles / 4,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Timor-Leste. 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 12:30 in Papeete, it's 07:30 in Suai. 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 Suai (UAI) 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 Suai Airport (UAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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