CRA
Craiova
Romania
16,977 km
10,549 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,977 km
10,549 mi / 9,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CRA PPT
Airport Name Craiova Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CRA PPT
ICAO Code LRCV NTAA
City Craiova Papeete
Country Romania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 626 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 44.320000, 23.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Craiova (CRA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Craiova Airport (CRA) in Craiova, Romania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,977 kilometers (10,549 miles / 9,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 19:54 in Craiova, it's 07:54 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 Craiova (CRA) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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