The flight distance from Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,406 kilometers (10,816 miles / 9,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 00:10 in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:10 in Papeete. With a 14-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 Abu Dhabi (AZI) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.