ATR
Atar
Mauritania
15,451 km
9,601 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,451 km
9,601 mi / 8,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

ATR PPT
Airport Name Atar International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ATR PPT
ICAO Code GQPA NTAA
City Atar Papeete
Country Mauritania French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 734 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Atar (ATR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,451 kilometers (9,601 miles / 8,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Mauritania 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 06:55 in Atar, it's 20:55 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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