MZH
Amasya
Turkey
17,380 km
10,800 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,380 km
10,800 mi / 9,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MZH PPT
Airport Name Amasya Merzifon Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MZH PPT
ICAO Code LTAP NTAA
City Amasya Papeete
Country Turkey French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,758 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.830000, 35.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Amasya (MZH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) in Amasya, Turkey to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,380 kilometers (10,800 miles / 9,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Turkey 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 21:16 in Amasya, it's 08:16 in Papeete. With a 13-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 1,753 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Amasya Merzifon Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Amasya (MZH) follows a heading of 350° (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 Amasya Merzifon Airport (MZH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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