ORP
Orapa Airport
Botswana
15,663 km
9,733 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,663 km
9,733 mi / 8,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

ORP PPT
Airport Name Orapa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ORP PPT
ICAO Code FBOR NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Botswana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,100 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -21.270000, 25.320000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Orapa Airport (ORP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orapa Airport (ORP) in Orapa Airport, Botswana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,663 kilometers (9,733 miles / 8,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Botswana 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 14:38 in Orapa Airport, it's 02:38 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 3,095 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Orapa Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Orapa Airport (ORP) follows a heading of 173° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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