HIA
Huai'an
China
11,195 km
6,956 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,195 km
6,956 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
104°
east southeast

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HIA PPT
Airport Name Lianshui Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HIA PPT
ICAO Code ZSSH NTAA
City Huai'an Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 119.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Huai'an (HIA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,195 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 03:07 in Huai'an, it's 09:07 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 Huai'an (HIA) follows a heading of 302° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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