KVX
Kirov
Russia
15,205 km
9,448 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,205 km
9,448 mi / 8,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KVX PPT
Airport Name Pobedilovo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KVX PPT
ICAO Code USKK NTAA
City Kirov Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 479 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 58.500000, 49.350000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kirov (KVX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pobedilovo Airport (KVX) in Kirov, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,205 kilometers (9,448 miles / 8,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 19:34 in Kirov, it's 06:34 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 Kirov (KVX) follows a heading of 346° (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 Pobedilovo Airport (KVX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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