HVK
Holmavik
Iceland
13,461 km
8,364 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
13,461 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HVK PPT
Airport Name Holmavik Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code HVK PPT
ICAO Code BIHK NTAA
City Holmavik Papeete
Country Iceland French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 90 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 65.700000, -21.700000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Holmavik (HVK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holmavik Airport (HVK) in Holmavik, Iceland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,461 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Iceland 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 06:32 in Holmavik, it's 20:32 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Holmavik (HVK) follows a heading of 22° (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 Holmavik Airport (HVK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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