PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,745 km
10,405 miles
RMO
Chișinău
Moldova
Distance
16,745 km
10,405 mi / 9,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT RMO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chișinău International Airport
IATA Code PPT RMO
ICAO Code NTAA LUKK
City Papeete Chișinău
Country French Polynesia Moldova
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Chisinau
Elevation 5 ft 399 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 46.930000, 28.930000

Papeete (PPT) to Chișinău (RMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in Chișinău, Moldova is 16,745 kilometers (10,405 miles / 9,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Moldova. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:05 in Papeete, it's 19:05 in Chișinău. 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 Chișinău (RMO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 357° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Chișinău International Airport (RMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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