KLX
Kalamata
Greece
17,695 km
10,995 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,695 km
10,995 mi / 9,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Athens
Heading
337°
north northwest

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KLX PPT
Airport Name Kalamata Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KLX PPT
ICAO Code LGKL NTAA
City Kalamata Papeete
Country Greece French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Athens Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.070000, 22.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kalamata (KLX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalamata Airport (KLX) in Kalamata, Greece to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,695 kilometers (10,995 miles / 9,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 15:04 in Kalamata, it's 03:04 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 Kalamata (KLX) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kalamata Airport (KLX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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