ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
14,511 km
9,017 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,511 km
9,017 mi / 7,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACJ PPT
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ACJ PPT
ICAO Code VCCA NTAA
City Anuradhapura Papeete
Country Sri Lanka French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 324 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,511 kilometers (9,017 miles / 7,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Sri Lanka with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:03 in Anuradhapura, it's 02:33 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Papeete (PPT) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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