PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,165 km
8,802 miles
TOS
Tromsø
Norway
Distance
14,165 km
8,802 mi / 7,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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PPT TOS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tromsø Airport
IATA Code PPT TOS
ICAO Code NTAA ENTC
City Papeete Tromsø
Country French Polynesia Norway
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 69.680000, 18.920000

Papeete (PPT) to Tromsø (TOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tromsø Airport (TOS) in Tromsø, Norway is 14,165 kilometers (8,802 miles / 7,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 04:22 in Papeete, it's 15:22 in Tromsø. 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 Tromsø (TOS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 346° (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 Tromsø Airport (TOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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