PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,249 km
6,990 miles
XIN
Xingning
China
Distance
11,249 km
6,990 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
292°
west northwest

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PPT XIN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Xingning Airport
IATA Code PPT XIN
ICAO Code NTAA ZGXN
City Papeete Xingning
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 24.150000, 115.760000

Papeete (PPT) to Xingning (XIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Xingning Airport (XIN) in Xingning, China is 11,249 kilometers (6,990 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 09:29 in Papeete, it's 03:29 in Xingning. 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 Xingning (XIN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Xingning Airport (XIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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