NNI
Namutoni
Namibia
15,713 km
9,763 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,713 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

NNI PPT
Airport Name Namutoni Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NNI PPT
ICAO Code FYNA NTAA
City Namutoni Papeete
Country Namibia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,579 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -18.810000, 16.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Namutoni (NNI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Namutoni Airport (NNI) in Namutoni, Namibia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,713 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Namibia 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 10:01 in Namutoni, it's 22:01 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 3,574 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Namutoni Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Namutoni (NNI) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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