LEI
Almeria
Spain
16,160 km
10,042 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,160 km
10,042 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
295°
west northwest

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LEI PPT
Airport Name Almeria International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LEI PPT
ICAO Code LEAM NTAA
City Almeria Papeete
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 70 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.840000, -2.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Almeria (LEI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almeria International Airport (LEI) in Almeria, Spain to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,160 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Spain 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 12:02 in Almeria, it's 01:02 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 Almeria (LEI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Almeria International Airport (LEI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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