JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
12,097 km
7,517 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,097 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
America/Nuuk
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JEG PPT
Airport Name Aasiaat Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JEG PPT
ICAO Code BGAA NTAA
City Aasiaat Papeete
Country Greenland French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nuuk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 74 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 68.720000, -52.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aasiaat (JEG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,097 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Aasiaat, it's 21:15 in Papeete. With a 8-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 Aasiaat (JEG) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Aasiaat Airport (JEG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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