PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,087 km
9,375 miles
SKE
Geiteryggen
Norway
Distance
15,087 km
9,375 mi / 8,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SKE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Skien Airport
IATA Code PPT SKE
ICAO Code NTAA ENSN
City Papeete Geiteryggen
Country French Polynesia Norway
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5 ft 463 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 59.190000, 9.570000

Papeete (PPT) to Geiteryggen (SKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Skien Airport (SKE) in Geiteryggen, Norway is 15,087 kilometers (9,375 miles / 8,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 French Polynesia with Norway. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:32 in Papeete, it's 20:32 in Geiteryggen. 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 Geiteryggen (SKE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 331° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Skien Airport (SKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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