PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,257 km
10,723 miles
TZX
Trabzon
Turkey
Distance
17,257 km
10,723 mi / 9,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TZX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Trabzon International Airport
IATA Code PPT TZX
ICAO Code NTAA LTCG
City Papeete Trabzon
Country French Polynesia Turkey
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 41.000000, 39.790000

Papeete (PPT) to Trabzon (TZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Trabzon International Airport (TZX) in Trabzon, Turkey is 17,257 kilometers (10,723 miles / 9,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 08:01 in Papeete, it's 21:01 in Trabzon. 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 Trabzon (TZX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 22° (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 Trabzon International Airport (TZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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