IHN
Qishn
Yemen
17,734 km
11,019 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,734 km
11,019 mi / 9,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Aden
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

IHN PPT
Airport Name Qishn Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IHN PPT
ICAO Code OYQN NTAA
City Qishn Papeete
Country Yemen French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Aden Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 98 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 15.420000, 51.680000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Qishn (IHN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,734 kilometers (11,019 miles / 9,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Yemen 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 14:02 in Qishn, it's 01:02 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Qishn (IHN) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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