PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,594 km
10,311 miles
SUJ
Satu Mare
Romania
Distance
16,594 km
10,311 mi / 8,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SUJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Satu Mare Airport
IATA Code PPT SUJ
ICAO Code NTAA LRSM
City Papeete Satu Mare
Country French Polynesia Romania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 5 ft 405 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 47.700000, 22.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Satu Mare (SUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Satu Mare Airport (SUJ) in Satu Mare, Romania is 16,594 kilometers (10,311 miles / 8,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Romania. 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 05:38 in Papeete, it's 17:38 in Satu Mare. With a 12-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 Satu Mare (SUJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Satu Mare Airport (SUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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