PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,232 km
8,222 miles
THX
Turukhansk
Russia
Distance
13,232 km
8,222 mi / 7,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT THX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Turukhansk Airport
IATA Code PPT THX
ICAO Code NTAA UOTT
City Papeete Turukhansk
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 5 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.800000, 87.940000

Papeete (PPT) to Turukhansk (THX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Turukhansk Airport (THX) in Turukhansk, Russia is 13,232 kilometers (8,222 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Russia. 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 23:55 in Papeete, it's 16:55 in Turukhansk. With a 17-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 Turukhansk (THX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Turukhansk Airport (THX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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