JHS
Sisimiut
Greenland
12,054 km
7,490 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
America/Nuuk
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

JHS PPT
Airport Name Sisimiut Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JHS PPT
ICAO Code BGSS NTAA
City Sisimiut Papeete
Country Greenland French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nuuk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 33 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 66.950000, -53.730000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sisimiut (JHS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sisimiut Airport (JHS) in Sisimiut, Greenland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 17:28 in Sisimiut, it's 09:28 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 Sisimiut (JHS) follows a heading of 24° (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 Sisimiut Airport (JHS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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