ADI
Arandis
Namibia
15,261 km
9,483 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,261 km
9,483 mi / 8,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ADI PPT
Airport Name Arandis Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ADI PPT
ICAO Code FYAR NTAA
City Arandis Papeete
Country Namibia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,905 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 14.980000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arandis (ADI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arandis Airport (ADI) in Arandis, Namibia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,261 kilometers (9,483 miles / 8,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 Namibia 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 23:38 in Arandis, it's 11:38 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,900 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Arandis Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Arandis (ADI) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Arandis Airport (ADI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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