Airport Comparison
Lycksele Airport (LYC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lycksele Airport (LYC) in Lycksele Airport, Sweden to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,716 kilometers (9,144 miles / 7,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.
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 19:17 in Lycksele Airport, it's 08:17 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Lycksele Airport (LYC) follows a heading of 7° (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 Lycksele Airport (LYC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.