ESB
Ankara
Turkey
17,492 km
10,869 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,492 km
10,869 mi / 9,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ESB PPT
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ESB PPT
ICAO Code LTAC NTAA
City Ankara Papeete
Country Turkey French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,125 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ankara (ESB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,492 kilometers (10,869 miles / 9,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Turkey 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 00:31 in Ankara, it's 11:31 in Papeete. 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 3,120 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 355° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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