PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
14,143 km
8,788 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
14,143 km
8,788 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
360°
north

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PPT VAW
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code PPT VAW
ICAO Code NTAA ENSS
City Papeete Vardø
Country French Polynesia Norway
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Europe/Oslo
Elevation 5 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 70.360000, 31.040000

Papeete (PPT) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 14,143 kilometers (8,788 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Norway. 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 01:10 in Papeete, it's 12:10 in Vardø. With a 11-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 Vardø (VAW) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 1° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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