PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
12,077 km
7,504 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
12,077 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SYS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code PPT SYS
ICAO Code NTAA UERS
City Papeete Saskylakh
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 71.930000, 114.080000

Papeete (PPT) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 12,077 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 13:31 in Papeete, it's 08:31 in Saskylakh. With a 19-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 Saskylakh (SYS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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