PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
11,250 km
6,990 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
11,250 km
6,990 mi / 6,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT YKS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code PPT YKS
ICAO Code NTAA UEEE
City Papeete Yakutsk
Country French Polynesia Russia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5 ft 325 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 62.090000, 129.770000

Papeete (PPT) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 11,250 kilometers (6,990 miles / 6,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 00:45 in Papeete, it's 19:45 in Yakutsk. With a 19-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 Yakutsk (YKS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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