PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,517 km
9,642 miles
SWN
Sahiwal
Pakistan
Distance
15,517 km
9,642 mi / 8,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SWN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sahiwal Airport
IATA Code PPT SWN
ICAO Code NTAA OPSW
City Papeete Sahiwal
Country French Polynesia Pakistan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Karachi
Elevation 5 ft 570 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 31.890000, 72.390000

Papeete (PPT) to Sahiwal (SWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sahiwal Airport (SWN) in Sahiwal, Pakistan is 15,517 kilometers (9,642 miles / 8,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Pakistan. 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 05:19 in Papeete, it's 20:19 in Sahiwal. 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.

The return flight from Sahiwal (SWN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sahiwal Airport (SWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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