PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,256 km
10,101 miles
TET
Tete
Mozambique
Distance
16,256 km
10,101 mi / 8,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
186°
south

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PPT TET
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Chingozi Airport
IATA Code PPT TET
ICAO Code NTAA FQTT
City Papeete Tete
Country French Polynesia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5 ft 525 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -16.100000, 33.640000

Papeete (PPT) to Tete (TET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Chingozi Airport (TET) in Tete, Mozambique is 16,256 kilometers (10,101 miles / 8,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Mozambique. 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 06:13 in Papeete, it's 18:13 in Tete. 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.

The return flight from Tete (TET) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Chingozi Airport (TET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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