KAO
Kuusamo
Finland
14,628 km
9,090 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,628 km
9,090 mi / 7,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KAO PPT
Airport Name Kuusamo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAO PPT
ICAO Code EFKS NTAA
City Kuusamo Papeete
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 866 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 65.990000, 29.240000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kuusamo (KAO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuusamo Airport (KAO) in Kuusamo, Finland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,628 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 18:16 in Kuusamo, it's 06:16 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 Kuusamo (KAO) follows a heading of 1° (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 Kuusamo Airport (KAO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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