JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
18,988 km
11,799 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,988 km
11,799 mi / 10,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JED PPT
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JED PPT
ICAO Code OEJN NTAA
City Jeddah Papeete
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jeddah (JED) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,988 kilometers (11,799 miles / 10,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 10:03 in Jeddah, it's 21:03 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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