PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,315 km
6,410 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
10,315 km
6,410 mi / 5,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SXS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code PPT SXS
ICAO Code NTAA WBKH
City Papeete Sahabat
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuching
Elevation 5 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.090000, 119.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 10,315 kilometers (6,410 miles / 5,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Malaysia. 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 00:26 in Papeete, it's 18:26 in Sahabat. With a 18-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 Sahabat (SXS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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