PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,905 km
9,261 miles
ZSE
St Pierre
RE
Distance
14,905 km
9,261 mi / 8,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ZSE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Pierrefonds Airport
IATA Code PPT ZSE
ICAO Code NTAA FMEP
City Papeete St Pierre
Country French Polynesia RE
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Reunion
Elevation 5 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -21.320000, 55.420000

Papeete (PPT) to St Pierre (ZSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) in St Pierre, RE is 14,905 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 RE. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Papeete, it's 11:29 in St Pierre. With a 14-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 St Pierre (ZSE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). 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 Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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