NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
18,970 km
11,787 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,970 km
11,787 mi / 10,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

NEJ PPT
Airport Name Nejjo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NEJ PPT
ICAO Code HANJ NTAA
City Nejjo Papeete
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 6,150 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.550000, 35.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nejjo (NEJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,970 kilometers (11,787 miles / 10,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 14:00 in Nejjo, it's 01:00 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 6,145 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Nejjo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nejjo (NEJ) follows a heading of 212° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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