AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
18,103 km
11,249 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,103 km
11,249 mi / 9,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

AKT PPT
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AKT PPT
ICAO Code LCRA NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Cyprus French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 76 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -17.550000, -149.610000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,103 kilometers (11,249 miles / 9,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 Cyprus with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 09:02 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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