IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
16,726 km
10,393 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,726 km
10,393 mi / 9,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IHR PPT
Airport Name Iran Shahr Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IHR PPT
ICAO Code OIZI NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,040 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.240000, 60.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,726 kilometers (10,393 miles / 9,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 18:22 in Iran Shahr Airport, it's 04:52 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,035 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Iran Shahr Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) follows a heading of 295° (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 Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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