The flight distance from Baotou Airport (BAV) in Baotou, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 China 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 05:30 in Baotou, it's 11:30 in Papeete. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,316 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Baotou Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Baotou (BAV) follows a heading of 308° (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 Baotou Airport (BAV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.