PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,828 km
10,457 miles
TTB
Arbatax
Italy
Distance
16,828 km
10,457 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TTB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tortoli' / Arbatax Airport
IATA Code PPT TTB
ICAO Code NTAA LIET
City Papeete Arbatax
Country French Polynesia Italy
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Rome
Elevation 5 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 39.920000, 9.680000

Papeete (PPT) to Arbatax (TTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tortoli' / Arbatax Airport (TTB) in Arbatax, Italy is 16,828 kilometers (10,457 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Italy. 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 00:58 in Papeete, it's 11:58 in Arbatax. With a 11-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 Arbatax (TTB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 315° (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 Tortoli' / Arbatax Airport (TTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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