IFN
Isfahan
Iran
17,282 km
10,738 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,282 km
10,738 mi / 9,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IFN PPT
Airport Name Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IFN PPT
ICAO Code OIFM NTAA
City Isfahan Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,059 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.750000, 51.860000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Isfahan (IFN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,282 kilometers (10,738 miles / 9,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Iran 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 23:53 in Isfahan, it's 10:23 in Papeete. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,054 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Isfahan (IFN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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