PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,663 km
10,354 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
16,663 km
10,354 mi / 8,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT XBJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code PPT XBJ
ICAO Code NTAA OIMB
City Papeete Birjand
Country French Polynesia Iran
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.900000, 59.270000

Papeete (PPT) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 16,663 kilometers (10,354 miles / 8,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Iran. 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 02:54 in Papeete, it's 16:24 in Birjand. With a 13.5-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 4,947 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.