PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
13,604 km
8,453 miles
UEN
Urengoy
Russia
Distance
13,604 km
8,453 mi / 7,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT UEN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Urengoy Airport
IATA Code PPT UEN
ICAO Code NTAA USDU
City Papeete Urengoy
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 65.960000, 78.440000

Papeete (PPT) to Urengoy (UEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Urengoy Airport (UEN) in Urengoy, Russia is 13,604 kilometers (8,453 miles / 7,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 16:34 in Papeete, it's 07:34 in Urengoy. 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 Urengoy (UEN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 57° (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 Urengoy Airport (UEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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