The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taif Airport (TIF) in Taif Airport, Saudi Arabia is 18,865 kilometers (11,722 miles / 10,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 05:58 in Papeete, it's 18:58 in Taif 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 4,843 feet between the two airports. Taif Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Taif Airport (TIF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 69° (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 Taif Airport (TIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.