IQA
Hit
Iraq
17,847 km
11,089 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,847 km
11,089 mi / 9,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IQA PPT
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IQA PPT
ICAO Code ORAA NTAA
City Hit Papeete
Country Iraq French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 618 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Hit (IQA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,847 kilometers (11,089 miles / 9,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Iraq 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 20:52 in Hit, it's 07:52 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 Hit (IQA) follows a heading of 329° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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