The flight distance from Udorn Air Base (BAO) in Ban Mak Khaen, Thailand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,388 kilometers (7,698 miles / 6,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Thailand with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:45 in Ban Mak Khaen, it's 16:45 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Ban Mak Khaen (BAO) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Udorn Air Base (BAO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.