The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sheghnan Airport (SGA) in Sheghnan, Afghanistan is 15,442 kilometers (9,595 miles / 8,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 French Polynesia with Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Papeete, it's 19:00 in Sheghnan. 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 6,695 feet between the two airports. Sheghnan Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sheghnan (SGA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sheghnan Airport (SGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.