AWZ
Ahwaz
Iran
17,612 km
10,943 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,612 km
10,943 mi / 9,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
55°
northeast

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AWZ PPT
Airport Name Ahwaz Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AWZ PPT
ICAO Code OIAW NTAA
City Ahwaz Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 66 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.340000, 48.760000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ahwaz (AWZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) in Ahwaz, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,612 kilometers (10,943 miles / 9,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Iran with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Ahwaz, it's 21:21 in Papeete. 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ahwaz (AWZ) follows a heading of 313° (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 Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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