The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,284 kilometers (10,118 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Fregate Island, it's 19:35 in Papeete. With a 14-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 Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fregate Island Airport (FRK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.