PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,555 km
9,044 miles
RVN
Rovaniemi
Finland
Distance
14,555 km
9,044 mi / 7,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT RVN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rovaniemi Airport
IATA Code PPT RVN
ICAO Code NTAA EFRO
City Papeete Rovaniemi
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5 ft 642 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 66.560000, 25.830000

Papeete (PPT) to Rovaniemi (RVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, Finland is 14,555 kilometers (9,044 miles / 7,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 French Polynesia with Finland. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Papeete, it's 14:15 in Rovaniemi. With a 12-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 Rovaniemi (RVN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 354° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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