GYS
Guangyuan
China
12,393 km
7,700 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,393 km
7,700 mi / 6,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
98°
east

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GYS PPT
Airport Name Guangyuan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GYS PPT
ICAO Code ZUGU NTAA
City Guangyuan Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 105.700000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Guangyuan (GYS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangyuan Airport (GYS) in Guangyuan, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,393 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 06:05 in Guangyuan, it's 12:05 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Guangyuan (GYS) follows a heading of 299° (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 Guangyuan Airport (GYS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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