PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,131 km
10,645 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
17,131 km
10,645 mi / 9,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT THR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code PPT THR
ICAO Code NTAA OIII
City Papeete Tehran
Country French Polynesia Iran
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 35.690000, 51.310000

Papeete (PPT) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 17,131 kilometers (10,645 miles / 9,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Iran. 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 13:13 in Papeete, it's 02:43 in Tehran. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,957 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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