The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 15,724 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 03:06 in Papeete, it's 18:06 in Samarkand. With a 15-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 2,219 feet between the two airports. Samarkand Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.