PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,320 km
9,519 miles
QUY
St. Ives
United Kingdom
Distance
15,320 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QUY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport RAF Wyton
IATA Code PPT QUY
ICAO Code NTAA EGUY
City Papeete St. Ives
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 52.360000, -0.110000

Papeete (PPT) to St. Ives (QUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to RAF Wyton (QUY) in St. Ives, United Kingdom is 15,320 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:08 in Papeete, it's 22:08 in St. Ives. 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 St. Ives (QUY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 314° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and RAF Wyton (QUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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