PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,541 km
6,550 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
10,541 km
6,550 mi / 5,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WJU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code PPT WJU
ICAO Code NTAA RKNW
City Papeete Wonju
Country French Polynesia South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5 ft 329 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.440000, 127.960000

Papeete (PPT) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 10,541 kilometers (6,550 miles / 5,692 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 South Korea. 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 01:46 in Papeete, it's 20:46 in Wonju. 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 Wonju (WJU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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