Airport Comparison
| PPT | TGM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Faa'a International Airport | Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport |
| IATA Code | PPT | TGM |
| ICAO Code | NTAA | LRTM |
| City | Papeete | Targu Mures |
| Country | French Polynesia | Romania |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tahiti | Europe/Bucharest |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 963 ft |
| Coordinates | -17.550000, -149.610000 | 46.470000, 24.410000 |
Papeete (PPT) to Targu Mures (TGM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) in Targu Mures, Romania is 16,753 kilometers (10,410 miles / 9,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.
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 Romania. 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 01:07 in Papeete, it's 13:07 in Targu Mures. 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 Targu Mures (TGM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 348° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.