PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,078 km
9,369 miles
SVL
Savonlinna
Finland
Distance
15,078 km
9,369 mi / 8,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SVL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Savonlinna Airport
IATA Code PPT SVL
ICAO Code NTAA EFSA
City Papeete Savonlinna
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 61.940000, 28.950000

Papeete (PPT) to Savonlinna (SVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) in Savonlinna, Finland is 15,078 kilometers (9,369 miles / 8,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 08:25 in Papeete, it's 20:25 in Savonlinna. 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 Savonlinna (SVL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 358° (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 Savonlinna Airport (SVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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