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Connecting route · Switzerland → French Polynesia

Flights from Zurich to Papeete

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Papeete. 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
ZRHPPTSFO

Zurich to Papeete at a glance

Fastest journey22h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Paris

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Papeete

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

1
ZRH San Francisco (SFO) PPT
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: French Bee, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 40m
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2
ZRH Paris (CDG) PPT
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
One airline, one ticket ~22h 45m
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3
ZRH Los Angeles (LAX) PPT
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
Self-transfer likely ~23h 41m
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ZRH Tokyo (NRT) PPT
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Air Tahiti Nui
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
-11hPapeete vs Zurich
Currency in Papeete
USD
Airports
ZRH → PPT

Flights from Zurich to Papeete: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Papeete?
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 Zurich to Papeete?
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 Zurich and Papeete?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Paris (CDG), Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT). SWISS flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Papeete?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Papeete?
Papeete is 11 hours behind Zurich.

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