FIG
Fria Airport
Guinea
15,215 km
9,454 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,215 km
9,454 mi / 8,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FIG PPT
Airport Name Fria Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FIG PPT
ICAO Code GUFA NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Guinea French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Conakry Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 499 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.350000, -13.570000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fria Airport (FIG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fria Airport (FIG) in Fria Airport, Guinea to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,215 kilometers (9,454 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:40 in Fria Airport, it's 23:40 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 Fria Airport (FIG) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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