ALU
Alula
Somalia
17,741 km
11,024 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,741 km
11,024 mi / 9,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALU PPT
Airport Name Alula Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ALU PPT
ICAO Code HCMA NTAA
City Alula Papeete
Country Somalia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Alula (ALU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,741 kilometers (11,024 miles / 9,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Somalia 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 02:11 in Alula, it's 13:11 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alula Airport (ALU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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