KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
15,821 km
9,830 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,821 km
9,830 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Europe/Vilnius
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KUN PPT
Airport Name Kaunas International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KUN PPT
ICAO Code EYKA NTAA
City Kaunas Papeete
Country Lithuania French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Vilnius Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 256 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 54.960000, 24.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kaunas (KUN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,821 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Lithuania 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 14:34 in Kaunas, it's 02:34 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 Kaunas (KUN) follows a heading of 6° (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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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