The flight distance from Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Novy Urengoy, Russia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 13,669 kilometers (8,494 miles / 7,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 07:51 in Novy Urengoy, it's 16:51 in Papeete. With a 15-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 Novy Urengoy (NUX) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.