PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,360 km
8,923 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,360 km
8,923 mi / 7,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

PPT WRZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code PPT WRZ
ICAO Code NTAA VCCW
City Papeete Weerawila
Country French Polynesia Sri Lanka
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Colombo
Elevation 5 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 6.250000, 81.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 14,360 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 00:42 in Papeete, it's 16:12 in Weerawila. 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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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