PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,504 km
6,527 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
10,504 km
6,527 mi / 5,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT YNY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code PPT YNY
ICAO Code NTAA RKNY
City Papeete Sokcho / Gangneung
Country French Polynesia South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5 ft 241 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.060000, 128.670000

Papeete (PPT) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 10,504 kilometers (6,527 miles / 5,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 South Korea. 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 05:29 in Papeete, it's 00:29 in Sokcho / Gangneung. With a 19-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 109° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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