JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
15,627 km
9,710 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,627 km
9,710 mi / 8,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JAA PPT
Airport Name Jalalabad Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JAA PPT
ICAO Code OAJL NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Afghanistan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,814 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 34.400000, 70.500000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,627 kilometers (9,710 miles / 8,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:46 in Jalalabad Airport, it's 03:16 in Papeete. With a 14.5-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 1,809 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Jalalabad Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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