KEP
Nepalgunj
Nepal
14,669 km
9,115 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,669 km
9,115 mi / 7,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
89°
east

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KEP PPT
Airport Name Nepalgunj Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KEP PPT
ICAO Code VNNG NTAA
City Nepalgunj Papeete
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 540 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.100000, 81.670000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nepalgunj (KEP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) in Nepalgunj, Nepal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,669 kilometers (9,115 miles / 7,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Nepal 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 19:05 in Nepalgunj, it's 03:20 in Papeete. With a 15.75-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 Nepalgunj (KEP) follows a heading of 292° (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 Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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