KAJ
Kajaani
Finland
14,814 km
9,205 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,814 km
9,205 mi / 7,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KAJ PPT
Airport Name Kajaani Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KAJ PPT
ICAO Code EFKI NTAA
City Kajaani Papeete
Country Finland French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 483 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 64.290000, 27.690000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kajaani (KAJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kajaani Airport (KAJ) in Kajaani, Finland to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,814 kilometers (9,205 miles / 7,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Finland 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 23:10 in Kajaani, it's 11:10 in Papeete. 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kajaani (KAJ) follows a heading of 2° (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 Kajaani Airport (KAJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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