PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,944 km
7,422 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
11,944 km
7,422 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VKG
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code PPT VKG
ICAO Code NTAA VVRG
City Papeete Rach Gia
Country French Polynesia Vietnam
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.960000, 105.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 11,944 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 00:32 in Papeete, it's 17:32 in Rach Gia. 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 Rach Gia (VKG) 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 Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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