PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,894 km
9,876 miles
TOJ
Madrid
Spain
Distance
15,894 km
9,876 mi / 8,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TOJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Torrejon Airport
IATA Code PPT TOJ
ICAO Code NTAA LETO
City Papeete Madrid
Country French Polynesia Spain
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5 ft 2,026 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 40.500000, -3.450000

Papeete (PPT) to Madrid (TOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Torrejon Airport (TOJ) in Madrid, Spain is 15,894 kilometers (9,876 miles / 8,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Spain. 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 06:23 in Papeete, it's 17:23 in Madrid. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,021 feet between the two airports. Torrejon Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (TOJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Torrejon Airport (TOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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