PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,797 km
10,437 miles
QSF
Setif
Algeria
Distance
16,797 km
10,437 mi / 9,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT QSF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ain Arnat Airport
IATA Code PPT QSF
ICAO Code NTAA DAAS
City Papeete Setif
Country French Polynesia Algeria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Algiers
Elevation 5 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 36.180000, 5.320000

Papeete (PPT) to Setif (QSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) in Setif, Algeria is 16,797 kilometers (10,437 miles / 9,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Algeria. 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 20:55 in Papeete, it's 07:55 in Setif. With a 11-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 3,355 feet between the two airports. Ain Arnat Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Setif (QSF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Ain Arnat Airport (QSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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