PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,078 km
9,990 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
16,078 km
9,990 mi / 8,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
10°
north

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PPT WAW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code PPT WAW
ICAO Code NTAA EPWA
City Papeete Warsaw
Country French Polynesia Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 5 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 52.170000, 20.970000

Papeete (PPT) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 16,078 kilometers (9,990 miles / 8,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Poland. 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 21:07 in Papeete, it's 08:07 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 344° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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