PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,091 km
9,998 miles
UGC
Urgench
Uzbekistan
Distance
16,091 km
9,998 mi / 8,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UGC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Urgench Airport
IATA Code PPT UGC
ICAO Code NTAA UTNU
City Papeete Urgench
Country French Polynesia Uzbekistan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 5 ft 320 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.580000, 60.640000

Papeete (PPT) to Urgench (UGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Urgench Airport (UGC) in Urgench, Uzbekistan is 16,091 kilometers (9,998 miles / 8,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 08:31 in Papeete, it's 23:31 in Urgench. With a 15-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 Urgench (UGC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Urgench Airport (UGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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