KWE
Guiyang
China
12,185 km
7,571 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,185 km
7,571 mi / 6,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KWE PPT
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KWE PPT
ICAO Code ZUGY NTAA
City Guiyang Papeete
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,736 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Guiyang (KWE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,185 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 China 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 19:33 in Guiyang, it's 01:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,731 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Guiyang (KWE) follows a heading of 293° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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