KKC
Khon Kaen
Thailand
12,368 km
7,685 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,368 km
7,685 mi / 6,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KKC PPT
Airport Name Khon Kaen Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KKC PPT
ICAO Code VTUK NTAA
City Khon Kaen Papeete
Country Thailand French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 670 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 16.470000, 102.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Khon Kaen (KKC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) in Khon Kaen, Thailand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,368 kilometers (7,685 miles / 6,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Thailand 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 21:38 in Khon Kaen, it's 04:38 in Papeete. With a 17-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 Khon Kaen (KKC) follows a heading of 281° (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 Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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