PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,093 km
9,378 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
15,093 km
9,378 mi / 8,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

PPT TBY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code PPT TBY
ICAO Code NTAA FBTS
City Papeete Tshabong
Country French Polynesia Botswana
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Papeete (PPT) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 15,093 kilometers (9,378 miles / 8,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Botswana. 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 18:23 in Papeete, it's 06:23 in Tshabong. 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 3,174 feet between the two airports. Tshabong Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tshabong (TBY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 191° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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