KVK
Apatity
Russia
14,461 km
8,985 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,461 km
8,985 mi / 7,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KVK PPT
Airport Name Kirovsk-Apatity Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KVK PPT
ICAO Code ULMK NTAA
City Apatity Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 515 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 67.460000, 33.590000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Apatity (KVK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirovsk-Apatity Airport (KVK) in Apatity, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,461 kilometers (8,985 miles / 7,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 02:59 in Apatity, it's 13:59 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Apatity (KVK) follows a heading of 358° (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 Kirovsk-Apatity Airport (KVK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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