JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
14,405 km
8,951 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,405 km
8,951 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

JRG PPT
Airport Name Jharsuguda Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JRG PPT
ICAO Code VEJH NTAA
City Veer Surendra Sai Papeete
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 757 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 21.910000, 84.050000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,405 kilometers (8,951 miles / 7,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 India 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 11:59 in Veer Surendra Sai, it's 20:29 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) follows a heading of 284° (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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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