PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,836 km
10,462 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
16,836 km
10,462 mi / 9,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PPT SPU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code PPT SPU
ICAO Code NTAA LDSP
City Papeete Split
Country French Polynesia Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 5 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.540000, 16.300000

Papeete (PPT) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 16,836 kilometers (10,462 miles / 9,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Croatia. 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 17:57 in Papeete, it's 04:57 in Split. 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.

The return flight from Split (SPU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 331° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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