PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,426 km
11,450 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
18,426 km
11,450 mi / 9,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT VTM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code PPT VTM
ICAO Code NTAA LLNV
City Papeete Beersheba
Country French Polynesia Israel
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 5 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 31.210000, 35.010000

Papeete (PPT) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 18,426 kilometers (11,450 miles / 9,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Papeete, it's 17:34 in Beersheba. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,325 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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