PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,453 km
8,359 miles
SBT
Sabetta
Russia
Distance
13,453 km
8,359 mi / 7,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SBT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sabetta Airport
IATA Code PPT SBT
ICAO Code NTAA USDA
City Papeete Sabetta
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 71.220000, 72.040000

Papeete (PPT) to Sabetta (SBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sabetta Airport (SBT) in Sabetta, Russia is 13,453 kilometers (8,359 miles / 7,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Russia. 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 04:38 in Papeete, it's 19:38 in Sabetta. 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 Sabetta (SBT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Sabetta Airport (SBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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