GOY
Amparai
Sri Lanka
14,354 km
8,919 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,354 km
8,919 mi / 7,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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GOY PPT
Airport Name Amparai Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GOY PPT
ICAO Code VCCG NTAA
City Amparai Papeete
Country Sri Lanka French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 150 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.340000, 81.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Amparai (GOY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amparai Airport (GOY) in Amparai, Sri Lanka to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,354 kilometers (8,919 miles / 7,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Amparai, it's 23:10 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Amparai (GOY) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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