FAU
Fahud
Oman
17,240 km
10,713 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,240 km
10,713 mi / 9,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

FAU PPT
Airport Name Fahud Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FAU PPT
ICAO Code OOFD NTAA
City Fahud Papeete
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 552 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fahud (FAU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,240 kilometers (10,713 miles / 9,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Oman 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 18:59 in Fahud, it's 04:59 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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 285° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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