PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,812 km
10,446 miles
SVF
Save
Benin
Distance
16,812 km
10,446 mi / 9,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SVF
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Save Airport
IATA Code PPT SVF
ICAO Code NTAA DBBS
City Papeete Save
Country French Polynesia Benin
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 5 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 8.020000, 2.460000

Papeete (PPT) to Save (SVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Save Airport (SVF) in Save, Benin is 16,812 kilometers (10,446 miles / 9,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Benin. 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 00:50 in Papeete, it's 11:50 in Save. 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.

The return flight from Save (SVF) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Save Airport (SVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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