GMZ
Alajero
Spain
15,030 km
9,339 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,030 km
9,339 mi / 8,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
273°
west

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GMZ PPT
Airport Name La Gomera Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GMZ PPT
ICAO Code GCGM NTAA
City Alajero Papeete
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Canary Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 716 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Alajero (GMZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,030 kilometers (9,339 miles / 8,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Spain 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 02:58 in Alajero, it's 16:58 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 Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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