PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,314 km
10,759 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
17,314 km
10,759 mi / 9,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
349°
north northwest

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PPT SZF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code PPT SZF
ICAO Code NTAA LTFH
City Papeete Samsun
Country French Polynesia Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.250000, 36.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 17,314 kilometers (10,759 miles / 9,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 Turkey. 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 06:30 in Papeete, it's 19:30 in Samsun. 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.

The return flight from Samsun (SZF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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