PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
14,464 km
8,987 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,464 km
8,987 mi / 7,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

PJA PPT
Airport Name Pajala Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PJA PPT
ICAO Code ESUP NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Sweden French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 542 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 67.250000, 23.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pajala Airport (PJA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,464 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Sweden 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 22:13 in Pajala Airport, it's 11:13 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pajala Airport (PJA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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