GJL
Jijel
Algeria
16,799 km
10,438 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,799 km
10,438 mi / 9,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GJL PPT
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GJL PPT
ICAO Code DAAV NTAA
City Jijel Papeete
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jijel (GJL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,799 kilometers (10,438 miles / 9,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Algeria 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 11:34 in Jijel, it's 00:34 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 43° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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