KJK
Wevelgem
Belgium
15,602 km
9,695 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,602 km
9,695 mi / 8,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
317°
northwest

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KJK PPT
Airport Name Wevelgem Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KJK PPT
ICAO Code EBKT NTAA
City Wevelgem Papeete
Country Belgium French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 64 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 3.200000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Wevelgem (KJK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wevelgem Airport (KJK) in Wevelgem, Belgium to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,602 kilometers (9,695 miles / 8,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Belgium 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 03:26 in Wevelgem, it's 16:26 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 Wevelgem (KJK) follows a heading of 27° (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 Wevelgem Airport (KJK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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