PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,630 km
7,848 miles
UNN
Ranong Airport
Thailand
Distance
12,630 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
273°
west

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PPT UNN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ranong Airport
IATA Code PPT UNN
ICAO Code NTAA VTSR
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Thailand
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 5 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.780000, 98.590000

Papeete (PPT) to Ranong Airport (UNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ranong Airport (UNN) in Ranong Airport, Thailand is 12,630 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:59 in Papeete, it's 08:59 in Ranong Airport. With a 17-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 Ranong Airport (UNN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Ranong Airport (UNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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