OTJ
Otjiwarongo
Namibia
15,534 km
9,652 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,534 km
9,652 mi / 8,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

OTJ PPT
Airport Name Otjiwarongo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OTJ PPT
ICAO Code FYOW NTAA
City Otjiwarongo Papeete
Country Namibia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,859 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 16.660000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Otjiwarongo (OTJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) in Otjiwarongo, Namibia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,534 kilometers (9,652 miles / 8,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 20:01 in Otjiwarongo, it's 08:01 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 4,854 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Otjiwarongo Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Otjiwarongo (OTJ) follows a heading of 160° (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 Otjiwarongo Airport (OTJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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