GHV
Braşov
Romania
16,852 km
10,471 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,852 km
10,471 mi / 9,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

GHV PPT
Airport Name Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GHV PPT
ICAO Code LRBV NTAA
City Braşov Papeete
Country Romania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 127 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 45.710000, 25.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Braşov (GHV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) in Braşov, Romania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,852 kilometers (10,471 miles / 9,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 23:57 in Braşov, it's 11:57 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 Braşov (GHV) follows a heading of 7° (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 Braşov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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