PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,128 km
6,293 miles
UBJ
Ube
Japan
Distance
10,128 km
6,293 mi / 5,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UBJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yamaguchi Ube Airport
IATA Code PPT UBJ
ICAO Code NTAA RJDC
City Papeete Ube
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 33.930000, 131.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Ube (UBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) in Ube, Japan is 10,128 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 02:04 in Papeete, it's 21:04 in Ube. 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 Ube (UBJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 111° (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 Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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