PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,555 km
10,287 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
16,555 km
10,287 mi / 8,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SOB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code PPT SOB
ICAO Code NTAA LHSM
City Papeete Sarmellek
Country French Polynesia Hungary
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Budapest
Elevation 5 ft 408 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 46.690000, 17.160000

Papeete (PPT) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 16,555 kilometers (10,287 miles / 8,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Hungary. 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 04:15 in Papeete, it's 15:15 in Sarmellek. 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 Sarmellek (SOB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 335° (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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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