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Connecting route · French Polynesia → Switzerland

Flights from Papeete to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Papeete to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Paris, about 22h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 22h 40m
PPTZRHSFO

Papeete to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey22h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Paris

Best ways to fly from Papeete to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
PPT San Francisco (SFO) ZRH
Leg 1: French Bee, United Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 40m
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2
PPT Paris (CDG) ZRH
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: Air France, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~22h 45m
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3
PPT Los Angeles (LAX) ZRH
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~23h 41m
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4
PPT Tokyo (NRT) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~27h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
16,148 km10,028 miles
Journey time
22h 40mestimate
Time difference
+11hZurich vs Papeete
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
PPT → ZRH

Flights from Papeete to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Papeete to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Paris and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Papeete to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 16,148 km.
Where do you change planes between Papeete and Zurich?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Paris (CDG), Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT). French Bee flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Papeete and Zurich?
Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Papeete and Zurich?
Zurich is 11 hours ahead of Papeete.

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