PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,057 km
10,599 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
17,057 km
10,599 mi / 9,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT RJN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code PPT RJN
ICAO Code NTAA OIKR
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Iran
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 30.300000, 56.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 17,057 kilometers (10,599 miles / 9,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 07:10 in Papeete, it's 20:40 in Rafsanjan Airport. 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 5,293 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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