PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,271 km
8,867 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
14,271 km
8,867 mi / 7,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SVJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code PPT SVJ
ICAO Code NTAA ENSH
City Papeete Svolvær
Country French Polynesia Norway
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 68.240000, 14.670000

Papeete (PPT) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 14,271 kilometers (8,867 miles / 7,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Norway. 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 22:54 in Papeete, it's 09:54 in Svolvær. With a 11-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 Svolvær (SVJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 341° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.