ARW
Arad
Romania
16,722 km
10,391 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,722 km
10,391 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARW PPT
Airport Name Arad International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ARW PPT
ICAO Code LRAR NTAA
City Arad Papeete
Country Romania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 352 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arad (ARW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,722 kilometers (10,391 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Romania with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:57 in Arad, it's 22:57 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Papeete (PPT) to Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Arad International Airport (ARW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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