PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,722 km
11,012 miles
SPJ
Sparti
Greece
Distance
17,722 km
11,012 mi / 9,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SPJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sparti Airport
IATA Code PPT SPJ
ICAO Code NTAA LGSP
City Papeete Sparti
Country French Polynesia Greece
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Athens
Elevation 5 ft 500 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.970000, 22.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Sparti (SPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sparti Airport (SPJ) in Sparti, Greece is 17,722 kilometers (11,012 miles / 9,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 French Polynesia with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Papeete, it's 16:19 in Sparti. 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 Sparti (SPJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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