PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,026 km
9,337 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
15,026 km
9,337 mi / 8,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

PPT VRU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code PPT VRU
ICAO Code NTAA FAVB
City Papeete Vyrburg
Country French Polynesia South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Papeete (PPT) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 15,026 kilometers (9,337 miles / 8,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Papeete, it's 07:49 in Vyrburg. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,915 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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