DSS
Diass
Senegal
14,947 km
9,288 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,947 km
9,288 mi / 8,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

DSS PPT
Airport Name Blaise Diagne International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DSS PPT
ICAO Code GOBD NTAA
City Diass Papeete
Country Senegal French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 289 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.670000, -17.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Diass (DSS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Diass, Senegal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,947 kilometers (9,288 miles / 8,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Senegal 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 17:37 in Diass, it's 07:37 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 Diass (DSS) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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