NGS
Nagasaki
Japan
10,208 km
6,343 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,208 km
6,343 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NGS PPT
Airport Name Nagasaki Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NGS PPT
ICAO Code RJFU NTAA
City Nagasaki Papeete
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 15 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.920000, 129.910000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nagasaki (NGS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nagasaki Airport (NGS) in Nagasaki, Japan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,208 kilometers (6,343 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Japan 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 00:49 in Nagasaki, it's 05:49 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 Nagasaki (NGS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Nagasaki Airport (NGS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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