PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
14,186 km
8,815 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,186 km
8,815 mi / 7,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

PPL PPT
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PPL PPT
ICAO Code VNPL NTAA
City Phaplu Papeete
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 7,918 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Phaplu (PPL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,186 kilometers (8,815 miles / 7,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Nepal 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 22:17 in Phaplu, it's 06:32 in Papeete. With a 15.75-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 7,913 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Phaplu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 292° (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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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