PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,149 km
10,656 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
17,149 km
10,656 mi / 9,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
north

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PPT VAR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code PPT VAR
ICAO Code NTAA LBWN
City Papeete Varna
Country French Polynesia Bulgaria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Sofia
Elevation 5 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 43.230000, 27.830000

Papeete (PPT) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 17,149 kilometers (10,656 miles / 9,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 02:31 in Papeete, it's 14:31 in Varna. 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 Varna (VAR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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