PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,242 km
11,335 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
18,242 km
11,335 mi / 9,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT SHW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code PPT SHW
ICAO Code NTAA OESH
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 17.470000, 47.120000

Papeete (PPT) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 18,242 kilometers (11,335 miles / 9,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 03:32 in Papeete, it's 16:32 in Sharurah Airport. 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 2,358 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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