MOL
Aro
Norway
14,682 km
9,123 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,682 km
9,123 mi / 7,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MOL PPT
Airport Name Molde Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MOL PPT
ICAO Code ENML NTAA
City Aro Papeete
Country Norway French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 62.740000, 7.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Aro (MOL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Molde Airport (MOL) in Aro, Norway to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,682 kilometers (9,123 miles / 7,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Norway 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 21:10 in Aro, it's 10:10 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Aro (MOL) follows a heading of 14° (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 Molde Airport (MOL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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