PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
19,292 km
11,987 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
19,292 km
11,987 mi / 10,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TES
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code PPT TES
ICAO Code NTAA HHTS
City Papeete Tessenei
Country French Polynesia Eritrea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Asmara
Elevation 5 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.120000, 36.680000

Papeete (PPT) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 19,292 kilometers (11,987 miles / 10,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Eritrea. 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 07:32 in Papeete, it's 20:32 in Tessenei. With a 13-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 2,013 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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