PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,912 km
9,266 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
14,912 km
9,266 mi / 8,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PPT VAA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code PPT VAA
ICAO Code NTAA EFVA
City Papeete Vaasa
Country French Polynesia Finland
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 63.050000, 21.760000

Papeete (PPT) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 14,912 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Finland. 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 02:06 in Papeete, it's 14:06 in Vaasa. With a 12-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 Vaasa (VAA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 349° (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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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