The flight distance from Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,380 kilometers (8,935 miles / 7,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Sweden 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 09:45 in Kiruna Airport, it's 21:45 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,503 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kiruna Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) follows a heading of 5° (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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.