CSA
Colonsay
United Kingdom
14,749 km
9,164 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,749 km
9,164 mi / 7,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CSA PPT
Airport Name Colonsay Airstrip Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CSA PPT
ICAO Code EGEY NTAA
City Colonsay Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 44 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.060000, -6.240000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Colonsay (CSA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colonsay Airstrip (CSA) in Colonsay, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,749 kilometers (9,164 miles / 7,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 United Kingdom 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 07:59 in Colonsay, it's 21:59 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 Colonsay (CSA) follows a heading of 27° (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 Colonsay Airstrip (CSA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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