IAS
Iasi
Romania
16,711 km
10,384 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,711 km
10,384 mi / 9,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

IAS PPT
Airport Name Iasi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IAS PPT
ICAO Code LRIA NTAA
City Iasi Papeete
Country Romania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 397 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 47.180000, 27.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Iasi (IAS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iasi Airport (IAS) in Iasi, Romania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,711 kilometers (10,384 miles / 9,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Romania with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Iasi, it's 09:20 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Iasi (IAS) follows a heading of 4° (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 Iasi Airport (IAS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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