OVS
Sovetskiy
Russia
14,493 km
9,005 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,493 km
9,005 mi / 7,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

OVS PPT
Airport Name Sovetskiy Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OVS PPT
ICAO Code USHS NTAA
City Sovetskiy Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 351 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 61.330000, 63.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sovetskiy (OVS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) in Sovetskiy, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,493 kilometers (9,005 miles / 7,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 01:00 in Sovetskiy, it's 10:00 in Papeete. With a 15-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 Sovetskiy (OVS) follows a heading of 340° (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 Sovetskiy Airport (OVS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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