PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,170 km
10,048 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
16,170 km
10,048 mi / 8,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
44°
northeast

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PPT VLC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code PPT VLC
ICAO Code NTAA LEVC
City Papeete Valencia
Country French Polynesia Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 39.490000, -0.480000

Papeete (PPT) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 16,170 kilometers (10,048 miles / 8,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 00:55 in Papeete, it's 11:55 in Valencia. 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 Valencia (VLC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 300° (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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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