Airport Comparison
Papeete (PPT) to Port Sudan (PZU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) in Port Sudan, Sudan is 19,264 kilometers (11,970 miles / 10,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.
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 French Polynesia with Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:29 in Papeete, it's 15:29 in Port Sudan. 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.
The return flight from Port Sudan (PZU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.