GDX
Magadan
Russia
10,132 km
6,296 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,132 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Asia/Magadan
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDX PPT
Airport Name Sokol Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GDX PPT
ICAO Code UHMM NTAA
City Magadan Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Magadan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 574 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 59.910000, 150.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Magadan (GDX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) in Magadan, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Russia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Magadan, it's 00:23 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Papeete (PPT) to Magadan (GDX) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Sokol Airport (GDX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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