MSQ
Minsk
Belarus
15,970 km
9,923 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,970 km
9,923 mi / 8,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Minsk
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

MSQ PPT
Airport Name Minsk International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MSQ PPT
ICAO Code UMMS NTAA
City Minsk Papeete
Country Belarus French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Minsk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 670 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 53.880000, 28.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Minsk (MSQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minsk International Airport (MSQ) in Minsk, Belarus to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,970 kilometers (9,923 miles / 8,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Belarus 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 10:59 in Minsk, it's 21:59 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 Minsk (MSQ) follows a heading of 2° (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 Minsk International Airport (MSQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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