HEM
Helsinki
Finland
15,248 km
9,474 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,248 km
9,474 mi / 8,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

HEM PPT
Airport Name Helsinki Malmi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HEM PPT
ICAO Code EFHF NTAA
City Helsinki Papeete
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 57 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 60.250000, 25.040000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Helsinki (HEM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) in Helsinki, Finland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,248 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Finland 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 18:29 in Helsinki, it's 06:29 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Helsinki (HEM) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Malmi Airport (HEM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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