PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,745 km
9,784 miles
VKO
Moscow
Russia
Distance
15,745 km
9,784 mi / 8,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
354°
north

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PPT VKO
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vnukovo International Airport
IATA Code PPT VKO
ICAO Code NTAA UUWW
City Papeete Moscow
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5 ft 685 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 55.590000, 37.260000

Papeete (PPT) to Moscow (VKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) in Moscow, Russia is 15,745 kilometers (9,784 miles / 8,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 07:05 in Papeete, it's 20:05 in Moscow. With a 13-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 Moscow (VKO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 11° (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 Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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