PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
9,894 km
6,148 miles
TJH
Tajima
Japan
Distance
9,894 km
6,148 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TJH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tajima Airport
IATA Code PPT TJH
ICAO Code NTAA RJBT
City Papeete Tajima
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 584 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.510000, 134.790000

Papeete (PPT) to Tajima (TJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tajima Airport (TJH) in Tajima, Japan is 9,894 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Japan. 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 12:55 in Papeete, it's 07:55 in Tajima. With a 19-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 Tajima (TJH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Tajima Airport (TJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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