PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,294 km
8,260 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
13,294 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SNW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code PPT SNW
ICAO Code NTAA VYTD
City Papeete Thandwe
Country French Polynesia Myanmar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.460000, 94.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 13,294 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Myanmar. 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 10:32 in Papeete, it's 03:02 in Thandwe. With a 16.5-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 Thandwe (SNW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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