PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,194 km
9,441 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
15,194 km
9,441 mi / 8,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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PPT TKU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code PPT TKU
ICAO Code NTAA EFTU
City Papeete Turku
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 60.510000, 22.260000

Papeete (PPT) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 15,194 kilometers (9,441 miles / 8,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 03:24 in Papeete, it's 15:24 in Turku. 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 Turku (TKU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 349° (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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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