The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,431 kilometers (10,210 miles / 8,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:44 in Farah, it's 03:14 in Papeete. With a 14.5-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 3,078 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Farah Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 303° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.