AEH
Abeche Airport
Chad
18,913 km
11,752 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,913 km
11,752 mi / 10,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AEH PPT
Airport Name Abeche Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AEH PPT
ICAO Code FTTC NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Chad French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,788 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.850000, 20.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Abeche Airport (AEH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abeche Airport (AEH) in Abeche Airport, Chad to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,913 kilometers (11,752 miles / 10,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Chad 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 19:57 in Abeche Airport, it's 08:57 in Papeete. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,783 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Abeche Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Abeche Airport (AEH) follows a heading of 111° (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 Abeche Airport (AEH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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