APL
Nampula
Mozambique
16,255 km
10,100 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,255 km
10,100 mi / 8,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

APL PPT
Airport Name Nampula Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code APL PPT
ICAO Code FQNP NTAA
City Nampula Papeete
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,444 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.110000, 39.280000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nampula (APL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nampula Airport (APL) in Nampula, Mozambique to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,255 kilometers (10,100 miles / 8,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Mozambique 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 22:08 in Nampula, it's 10:08 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 1,439 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Nampula Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nampula (APL) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Nampula Airport (APL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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