PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,595 km
9,069 miles
UCT
Ukhta
Russia
Distance
14,595 km
9,069 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UCT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ukhta Airport
IATA Code PPT UCT
ICAO Code NTAA UUYH
City Papeete Ukhta
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Moscow
Elevation 5 ft 482 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.570000, 53.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Ukhta (UCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ukhta Airport (UCT) in Ukhta, Russia is 14,595 kilometers (9,069 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 13:16 in Papeete, it's 02:16 in Ukhta. With a 13-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 Ukhta (UCT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 30° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Ukhta Airport (UCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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