PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,280 km
10,737 miles
RMB
Buraimi
Oman
Distance
17,280 km
10,737 mi / 9,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
290°
west northwest

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PPT RMB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Buraimi Airport
IATA Code PPT RMB
ICAO Code NTAA OOBR
City Papeete Buraimi
Country French Polynesia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5 ft 970 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 24.230000, 55.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Buraimi (RMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Buraimi Airport (RMB) in Buraimi, Oman is 17,280 kilometers (10,737 miles / 9,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 French Polynesia with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Papeete, it's 09:50 in Buraimi. With a 14-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 Buraimi (RMB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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