PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,604 km
11,560 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
18,604 km
11,560 mi / 10,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TCP
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code PPT TCP
ICAO Code NTAA HETB
City Papeete Taba
Country French Polynesia Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 29.590000, 34.780000

Papeete (PPT) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 18,604 kilometers (11,560 miles / 10,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Egypt. 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 03:10 in Papeete, it's 15:10 in Taba. 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 2,410 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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