ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
19,463 km
12,094 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
19,463 km
12,094 mi / 10,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
14°
north northeast

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ABS PPT
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ABS PPT
ICAO Code HEBL NTAA
City Abu Simbel Papeete
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 616 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 19,463 kilometers (12,094 miles / 10,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Abu Simbel, it's 21:09 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 347° (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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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