PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,637 km
10,337 miles
SAY
Siena
Italy
Distance
16,637 km
10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SAY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Siena / Ampugnano Airport
IATA Code PPT SAY
ICAO Code NTAA LIQS
City Papeete Siena
Country French Polynesia Italy
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Rome
Elevation 5 ft 634 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.260000, 11.260000

Papeete (PPT) to Siena (SAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Siena / Ampugnano Airport (SAY) in Siena, Italy is 16,637 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Papeete, it's 10:39 in Siena. With a 11-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 Siena (SAY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 322° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Siena / Ampugnano Airport (SAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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