KRT
Khartoum
Sudan
19,698 km
12,240 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
19,698 km
12,240 mi / 10,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KRT PPT
Airport Name Khartoum International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KRT PPT
ICAO Code HSSK NTAA
City Khartoum Papeete
Country Sudan French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,271 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 15.590000, 32.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Khartoum (KRT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Khartoum International Airport (KRT) in Khartoum, Sudan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 19,698 kilometers (12,240 miles / 10,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Sudan 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 12:57 in Khartoum, it's 00:57 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 1,266 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Khartoum International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Khartoum (KRT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Khartoum International Airport (KRT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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