PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
10,661 km
6,625 miles
YJS
Samjiyon
KP
Distance
10,661 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT YJS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Samjiyon Airport
IATA Code PPT YJS
ICAO Code NTAA ZKSE
City Papeete Samjiyon
Country French Polynesia KP
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Pyongyang
Elevation 5 ft 4,547 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.910000, 128.410000

Papeete (PPT) to Samjiyon (YJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Samjiyon Airport (YJS) in Samjiyon, KP is 10,661 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 KP. 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 14:58 in Papeete, it's 09:58 in Samjiyon. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,542 feet between the two airports. Samjiyon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Samjiyon (YJS) 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 Samjiyon Airport (YJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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