KPO
Pohang
South Korea
10,365 km
6,441 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,365 km
6,441 mi / 5,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
109°
east southeast

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KPO PPT
Airport Name Pohang Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KPO PPT
ICAO Code RKTH NTAA
City Pohang Papeete
Country South Korea French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 70 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, 129.420000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pohang (KPO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,365 kilometers (6,441 miles / 5,597 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 03:48 in Pohang, it's 08:48 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 Pohang (KPO) follows a heading of 307° (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 Pohang Airport (KPO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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