PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,099 km
8,761 miles
SGC
Surgut
Russia
Distance
14,099 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SGC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Surgut Airport
IATA Code PPT SGC
ICAO Code NTAA USRR
City Papeete Surgut
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.340000, 73.400000

Papeete (PPT) to Surgut (SGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Surgut Airport (SGC) in Surgut, Russia is 14,099 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:45 in Papeete, it's 23:45 in Surgut. 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 Surgut (SGC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 54° (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 Surgut Airport (SGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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