# Distance from Papeete (PPT) to Xilinhot (XIL)

> 11,698 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,698 km / 7,269 mi / 6,316 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 312° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 100° (east)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (French Polynesia) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → Asia
- **Time difference**: +18h (When it's 16:47 in Papeete, it's 10:47 in Xilinhot)
- **Elevation difference**: 5 ft (XIL is lower than PPT)

## Airports

### [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Papeete, French Polynesia
- ICAO: NTAA
- Timezone: Pacific/Tahiti
- Coordinates: -17.550000, -149.610000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xilinhot, China
- ICAO: ZBXH
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 43.920000, 115.960000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:47 in Papeete, it's 10:47 in Xilinhot.
With a 18-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Faa'a International Airport (PPT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppt-papeete-faaa-international-airport/1ef266df-7320-6de4-b947-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xilinhot Airport (XIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xil-xilinhot-xilinhot-airport/1ef266e0-1e55-6dae-9e02-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)