PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,118 km
7,530 miles
UYN
Yulin
China
Distance
12,118 km
7,530 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UYN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yulin Airport
IATA Code PPT UYN
ICAO Code NTAA ZLYL
City Papeete Yulin
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.270000, 109.730000

Papeete (PPT) to Yulin (UYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yulin Airport (UYN) in Yulin, China is 12,118 kilometers (7,530 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 China. 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 05:58 in Papeete, it's 23:58 in Yulin. 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 Yulin (UYN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 98° (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 Yulin Airport (UYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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