JIK
Ikaria Island
Greece
17,742 km
11,025 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,742 km
11,025 mi / 9,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
349°
north

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JIK PPT
Airport Name Ikaria Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JIK PPT
ICAO Code LGIK NTAA
City Ikaria Island Papeete
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 79 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.680000, 26.350000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ikaria Island (JIK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ikaria Airport (JIK) in Ikaria Island, Greece to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,742 kilometers (11,025 miles / 9,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Greece 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 16:26 in Ikaria Island, it's 04:26 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ikaria Island (JIK) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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