JER
Saint Helier
JE
15,441 km
9,594 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,441 km
9,594 mi / 8,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Jersey
Heading
309°
northwest

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JER PPT
Airport Name Jersey Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JER PPT
ICAO Code EGJJ NTAA
City Saint Helier Papeete
Country JE French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Jersey Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 277 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 49.210000, -2.200000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Saint Helier (JER) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,441 kilometers (9,594 miles / 8,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 JE with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Saint Helier, it's 01:42 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 Saint Helier (JER) follows a heading of 32° (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 Jersey Airport (JER) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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