PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,397 km
9,568 miles
VVK
Vastervik
Sweden
Distance
15,397 km
9,568 mi / 8,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
11°
north

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PPT VVK
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vastervik Airport
IATA Code PPT VVK
ICAO Code NTAA ESSW
City Papeete Vastervik
Country French Polynesia Sweden
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 57.780000, 16.520000

Papeete (PPT) to Vastervik (VVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vastervik Airport (VVK) in Vastervik, Sweden is 15,397 kilometers (9,568 miles / 8,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Sweden. 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 03:06 in Papeete, it's 14:06 in Vastervik. 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 Vastervik (VVK) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 340° (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 Vastervik Airport (VVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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