JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
17,246 km
10,716 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,246 km
10,716 mi / 9,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JWN PPT
Airport Name Zanjan Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JWN PPT
ICAO Code OITZ NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,382 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.770000, 48.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,246 kilometers (10,716 miles / 9,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 13:44 in Zanjan Airport, it's 00:14 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 5,377 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Zanjan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) follows a heading of 324° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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