PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,688 km
9,126 miles
TRE
Balemartine
United Kingdom
Distance
14,688 km
9,126 mi / 7,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TRE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tiree Airport
IATA Code PPT TRE
ICAO Code NTAA EGPU
City Papeete Balemartine
Country French Polynesia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 56.500000, -6.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Balemartine (TRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tiree Airport (TRE) in Balemartine, United Kingdom is 14,688 kilometers (9,126 miles / 7,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 16:21 in Papeete, it's 02:21 in Balemartine. 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 Balemartine (TRE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 309° (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 Tiree Airport (TRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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