PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,721 km
11,633 miles
SKV
St Catherine International Airport
Egypt
Distance
18,721 km
11,633 mi / 10,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SKV
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport St Catherine International Airport
IATA Code PPT SKV
ICAO Code NTAA HESC
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5 ft 4,368 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 28.690000, 34.060000

Papeete (PPT) to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to St Catherine International Airport (SKV) in St Catherine International Airport, Egypt is 18,721 kilometers (11,633 miles / 10,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:44 in Papeete, it's 15:44 in St Catherine International Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,363 feet between the two airports. St Catherine International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from St Catherine International Airport (SKV) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 18° (north 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 St Catherine International Airport (SKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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