The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 16,646 kilometers (10,343 miles / 8,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 11:39 in Papeete, it's 01:09 in Zahedan. 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 4,559 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.