PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,060 km
7,494 miles
SXT
Taman Negara
Malaysia
Distance
12,060 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SXT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sungai Tiang Airport
IATA Code PPT SXT
ICAO Code NTAA WMAN
City Papeete Taman Negara
Country French Polynesia Malaysia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 4.330000, 102.390000

Papeete (PPT) to Taman Negara (SXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) in Taman Negara, Malaysia is 12,060 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 05:48 in Papeete, it's 23:48 in Taman Negara. 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 Taman Negara (SXT) 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 Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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