GAN
Gan
Maldives
14,914 km
9,267 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,914 km
9,267 mi / 8,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GAN PPT
Airport Name Gan International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GAN PPT
ICAO Code VRMG NTAA
City Gan Papeete
Country Maldives French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gan (GAN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,914 kilometers (9,267 miles / 8,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Maldives 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 13:58 in Gan, it's 22:58 in Papeete. With a 15-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 Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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