KTE
Kerteh
Malaysia
11,956 km
7,429 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
11,956 km
7,429 mi / 6,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTE PPT
Airport Name Kerteh Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KTE PPT
ICAO Code WMKE NTAA
City Kerteh Papeete
Country Malaysia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 18 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.540000, 103.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kerteh (KTE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kerteh Airport (KTE) in Kerteh, Malaysia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 11,956 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Malaysia 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 02:31 in Kerteh, it's 08:31 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Kerteh (KTE) follows a heading of 269° (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 Kerteh Airport (KTE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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