The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,168 kilometers (9,425 miles / 8,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 South Africa 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 20:02 in Midrand, it's 08:02 in Papeete. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,320 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 177° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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