NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
15,198 km
9,444 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,198 km
9,444 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NQY PPT
Airport Name Newquay Cornwall Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NQY PPT
ICAO Code EGHQ NTAA
City Newquay Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 390 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 50.440000, -5.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Newquay (NQY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,198 kilometers (9,444 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 United Kingdom 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 19:25 in Newquay, it's 09:25 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Newquay (NQY) follows a heading of 33° (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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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