PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,251 km
8,234 miles
TEI
Tezu
India
Distance
13,251 km
8,234 mi / 7,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TEI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tezu Airport
IATA Code PPT TEI
ICAO Code NTAA VETJ
City Papeete Tezu
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 27.940000, 96.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Tezu (TEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tezu Airport (TEI) in Tezu, India is 13,251 kilometers (8,234 miles / 7,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 India. 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 06:11 in Papeete, it's 21:41 in Tezu. With a 15.5-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 Tezu (TEI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Tezu Airport (TEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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