DCI
Decimomannu
Italy
16,829 km
10,457 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,829 km
10,457 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DCI PPT
Airport Name Decimomannu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DCI PPT
ICAO Code LIED NTAA
City Decimomannu Papeete
Country Italy French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 100 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 39.350000, 8.970000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Decimomannu (DCI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Decimomannu Airport (DCI) in Decimomannu, Italy to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,829 kilometers (10,457 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Italy 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 06:49 in Decimomannu, it's 19:49 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Decimomannu (DCI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Decimomannu Airport (DCI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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