ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
14,882 km
9,247 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,882 km
9,247 mi / 8,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
314°
northwest

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ADX PPT
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ADX PPT
ICAO Code EGQL NTAA
City St. Andrews Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 38 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,882 kilometers (9,247 miles / 8,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:20 in St. Andrews, it's 07:20 in Papeete. With a 10-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 St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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