PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,749 km
7,300 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
11,749 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VCS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code PPT VCS
ICAO Code NTAA VVCS
City Papeete Con Ong
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.730000, 106.630000

Papeete (PPT) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 11,749 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Vietnam. 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 09:25 in Papeete, it's 02:25 in Con Ong. 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 Con Ong (VCS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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