HIN
Sacheon
South Korea
10,448 km
6,492 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,448 km
6,492 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
109°
east southeast

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HIN PPT
Airport Name Sacheon Air Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HIN PPT
ICAO Code RKPS NTAA
City Sacheon Papeete
Country South Korea French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 25 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.090000, 128.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sacheon (HIN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sacheon Air Base (HIN) in Sacheon, South Korea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,448 kilometers (6,492 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 South Korea 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 10:58 in Sacheon, it's 15:58 in Papeete. With a 19-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 Sacheon (HIN) follows a heading of 306° (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 Sacheon Air Base (HIN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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