GBT
Gorgan
Iran
16,828 km
10,457 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,828 km
10,457 mi / 9,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GBT PPT
Airport Name Gorgan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GBT PPT
ICAO Code OING NTAA
City Gorgan Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation -24 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gorgan (GBT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,828 kilometers (10,457 miles / 9,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 16:50 in Gorgan, it's 03:20 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 Gorgan (GBT) follows a heading of 317° (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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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