FFD
Fairford
United Kingdom
15,286 km
9,498 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,286 km
9,498 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

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FFD PPT
Airport Name RAF Fairford Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FFD PPT
ICAO Code EGVA NTAA
City Fairford Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 286 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 51.680000, -1.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fairford (FFD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Fairford (FFD) in Fairford, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,286 kilometers (9,498 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:33 in Fairford, it's 06:33 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 Fairford (FFD) follows a heading of 29° (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 RAF Fairford (FFD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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