PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,016 km
8,709 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
14,016 km
8,709 mi / 7,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TER
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code PPT TER
ICAO Code NTAA LPLA
City Papeete Lajes
Country French Polynesia Portugal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 5 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 38.760000, -27.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 14,016 kilometers (8,709 miles / 7,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Portugal. 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 01:14 in Papeete, it's 10:14 in Lajes. With a 9-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 Lajes (TER) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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