EIY
Sapir
Israel
18,482 km
11,484 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,482 km
11,484 mi / 9,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EIY PPT
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code EIY PPT
ICAO Code LLEY NTAA
City Sapir Papeete
Country Israel French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -164 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sapir (EIY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,482 kilometers (11,484 miles / 9,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:41 in Sapir, it's 05:41 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 Sapir (EIY) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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