PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,689 km
7,263 miles
VYI
Vilyuisk
Russia
Distance
11,689 km
7,263 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT VYI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vilyuisk Airport
IATA Code PPT VYI
ICAO Code NTAA UENW
City Papeete Vilyuisk
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5 ft 361 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.760000, 121.690000

Papeete (PPT) to Vilyuisk (VYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) in Vilyuisk, Russia is 11,689 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 06:23 in Papeete, it's 01:23 in Vilyuisk. With a 19-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 Vilyuisk (VYI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Vilyuisk Airport (VYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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