GIB
Gibraltar
GI
15,945 km
9,908 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,945 km
9,908 mi / 8,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIB PPT
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GIB PPT
ICAO Code LXGB NTAA
City Gibraltar Papeete
Country GI French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 15 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,945 kilometers (9,908 miles / 8,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 GI with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Gibraltar, it's 09:47 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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