AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
13,607 km
8,455 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AEY PPT
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AEY PPT
ICAO Code BIAR NTAA
City Akureyri Papeete
Country Iceland French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Akureyri (AEY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Iceland with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Akureyri, it's 16:35 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Papeete (PPT) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 21° (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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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