PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,671 km
9,116 miles
VGA
Vijayawada Airport
India
Distance
14,671 km
9,116 mi / 7,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT VGA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vijayawada Airport
IATA Code PPT VGA
ICAO Code NTAA VOBZ
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia India
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 16.530000, 80.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) in Vijayawada Airport, India is 14,671 kilometers (9,116 miles / 7,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Papeete, it's 00:47 in Vijayawada Airport. With a 15.5-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 Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Vijayawada Airport (VGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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