KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
12,643 km
7,856 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,643 km
7,856 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
105°
east southeast

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KAW PPT
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAW PPT
ICAO Code VYKT NTAA
City Kawthoung Papeete
Country Myanmar French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 180 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,643 kilometers (7,856 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 01:17 in Kawthoung, it's 08:47 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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 273° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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