GRS
Grosetto
Italy
16,670 km
10,359 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,670 km
10,359 mi / 9,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Rome
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRS PPT
Airport Name Grosseto Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GRS PPT
ICAO Code LIRS NTAA
City Grosetto Papeete
Country Italy French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 17 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 42.760000, 11.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Grosetto (GRS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grosseto Airport (GRS) in Grosetto, Italy to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,670 kilometers (10,359 miles / 9,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Italy 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 12:17 in Grosetto, it's 01:17 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 Grosetto (GRS) follows a heading of 29° (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 Grosseto Airport (GRS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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