KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
15,538 km
9,655 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,538 km
9,655 mi / 8,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KWH PPT
Airport Name Khwahan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KWH PPT
ICAO Code OAHN NTAA
City Khwahan Papeete
Country Afghanistan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,593 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.880000, 70.220000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Khwahan (KWH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,538 kilometers (9,655 miles / 8,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Afghanistan 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 14:42 in Khwahan, it's 00:12 in Papeete. With a 14.5-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 3,588 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Khwahan Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Khwahan (KWH) follows a heading of 309° (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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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