The flight distance from Gore Airport (GOR) in Gore, Ethiopia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,831 kilometers (11,701 miles / 10,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Ethiopia 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 19:55 in Gore, it's 06:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,575 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Gore Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Gore (GOR) follows a heading of 209° (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 Gore Airport (GOR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.