GRX
Granada
Spain
16,030 km
9,961 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,030 km
9,961 mi / 8,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
294°
west northwest

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GRX PPT
Airport Name Federico Garcia Lorca Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GRX PPT
ICAO Code LEGR NTAA
City Granada Papeete
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,860 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.190000, -3.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Granada (GRX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) in Granada, Spain to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,030 kilometers (9,961 miles / 8,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Spain 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 16:09 in Granada, it's 05:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,855 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Federico Garcia Lorca Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Granada (GRX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Federico Garcia Lorca Airport (GRX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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