The flight distance from Graciosa Airport (GRW) in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Portugal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,931 kilometers (8,657 miles / 7,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Portugal 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 22:17 in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, it's 13:17 in Papeete. With a 9-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 Santa Cruz da Graciosa (GRW) follows a heading of 54° (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 Graciosa Airport (GRW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.