NTO
Ponta do Sol
Cape Verde
14,150 km
8,792 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,150 km
8,792 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

NTO PPT
Airport Name Agostinho Neto Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NTO PPT
ICAO Code GVAN NTAA
City Ponta do Sol Papeete
Country Cape Verde French Polynesia
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 17.200000, -25.090000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ponta do Sol (NTO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Agostinho Neto Airport (NTO) in Ponta do Sol, Cape Verde to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,150 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Cape Verde 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 20:41 in Ponta do Sol, it's 11:41 in Papeete. With a 9-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 Ponta do Sol (NTO) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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