PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,123 km
10,640 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
17,123 km
10,640 mi / 9,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RAS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code PPT RAS
ICAO Code NTAA OIGG
City Papeete Rasht
Country French Polynesia Iran
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5 ft -40 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 37.320000, 49.620000

Papeete (PPT) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 17,123 kilometers (10,640 miles / 9,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:31 in Papeete, it's 20:01 in Rasht. 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 Rasht (RAS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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