PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,883 km
10,490 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
16,883 km
10,490 mi / 9,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SJJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code PPT SJJ
ICAO Code NTAA LQSA
City Papeete Sarajevo
Country French Polynesia Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 5 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.820000, 18.330000

Papeete (PPT) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 16,883 kilometers (10,490 miles / 9,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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 19:24 in Papeete, it's 06:24 in Sarajevo. 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 1,703 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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