The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is 15,406 kilometers (9,573 miles / 8,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Spain. 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 12:14 in Papeete, it's 23:14 in Santiago de Compostela. 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 1,208 feet between the two airports. Santiago de Compostela Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.