FGD
Fderik
Mauritania
15,492 km
9,626 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,492 km
9,626 mi / 8,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

FGD PPT
Airport Name Fderik Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FGD PPT
ICAO Code GQPF NTAA
City Fderik Papeete
Country Mauritania French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 961 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.670000, -12.730000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fderik (FGD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fderik Airport (FGD) in Fderik, Mauritania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,492 kilometers (9,626 miles / 8,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 19:27 in Fderik, it's 09:27 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 Fderik (FGD) follows a heading of 75° (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 Fderik Airport (FGD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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