ETH
Eilat
Israel
18,601 km
11,558 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,601 km
11,558 mi / 10,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ETH PPT
Airport Name Eilat Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ETH PPT
ICAO Code LLET NTAA
City Eilat Papeete
Country Israel French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 42 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 29.560000, 34.960000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Eilat (ETH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eilat Airport (ETH) in Eilat, Israel to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,601 kilometers (11,558 miles / 10,044 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 11:58 in Eilat, it's 23:58 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 Eilat (ETH) 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 Eilat Airport (ETH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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