GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
13,247 km
8,231 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,247 km
8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
101°
east

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GWA PPT
Airport Name Gwa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GWA PPT
ICAO Code VYGW NTAA
City Gwa Papeete
Country Myanmar French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gwa (GWA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Myanmar 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 21:43 in Gwa, it's 05:13 in Papeete. With a 16.5-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 Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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