PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,635 km
8,472 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
13,635 km
8,472 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ZHM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code PPT ZHM
ICAO Code NTAA VGSH
City Papeete Shamshernagar
Country French Polynesia Bangladesh
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 5 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 24.420000, 91.880000

Papeete (PPT) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 13,635 kilometers (8,472 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 21:22 in Papeete, it's 13:22 in Shamshernagar. With a 16-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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