The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sivas Airport (VAS) in Sivas, Turkey is 17,462 kilometers (10,850 miles / 9,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Turkey. 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 07:02 in Papeete, it's 20:02 in Sivas. With a 13-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 5,231 feet between the two airports. Sivas Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sivas (VAS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Sivas Airport (VAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.