KLM
Kalaleh Airport
Iran
16,722 km
10,391 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,722 km
10,391 mi / 9,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
55°
northeast

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KLM PPT
Airport Name Kalaleh Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KLM PPT
ICAO Code OINE NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Iran French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tehran Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 425 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.380000, 55.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kalaleh Airport (KLM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalaleh Airport (KLM) in Kalaleh Airport, Iran to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,722 kilometers (10,391 miles / 9,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 20:41 in Kalaleh Airport, it's 07:11 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 Kalaleh Airport (KLM) 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 Kalaleh Airport (KLM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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