PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,815 km
9,827 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
15,815 km
9,827 mi / 8,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
41°
northeast

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PPT VIT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code PPT VIT
ICAO Code NTAA LEVT
City Papeete Alava
Country French Polynesia Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 42.880000, -2.720000

Papeete (PPT) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 15,815 kilometers (9,827 miles / 8,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 03:26 in Papeete, it's 14:26 in Alava. 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 1,677 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 302° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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