BKA
Moscow
Russia
15,732 km
9,776 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,732 km
9,776 mi / 8,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
12°
north northeast

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BKA PPT
Airport Name Bykovo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BKA PPT
ICAO Code UUBB NTAA
City Moscow Papeete
Country Russia French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Moscow Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 427 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 38.060000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Moscow (BKA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bykovo Airport (BKA) in Moscow, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,732 kilometers (9,776 miles / 8,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Russia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in Moscow, it's 16:47 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Moscow (BKA) follows a heading of 353° (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 Bykovo Airport (BKA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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