Airport Comparison
| LEU | PPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport | Faa'a International Airport |
| IATA Code | LEU | PPT |
| ICAO Code | LESU | NTAA |
| City | Montferrer / Castellbo | Papeete |
| Country | Spain | French Polynesia |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid | Pacific/Tahiti |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft | 5 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.340000, 1.410000 | -17.550000, -149.610000 |
Montferrer / Castellbo (LEU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport (LEU) in Montferrer / Castellbo, Spain to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,128 kilometers (10,022 miles / 8,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.
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 Spain 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 22:07 in Montferrer / Castellbo, it's 11:07 in Papeete. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,620 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Montferrer / Castellbo (LEU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport (LEU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.