PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,319 km
10,761 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
17,319 km
10,761 mi / 9,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
93°
east

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PPT THZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code PPT THZ
ICAO Code NTAA DRRT
City Papeete Tahoua
Country French Polynesia Niger
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Niamey
Elevation 5 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 14.880000, 5.270000

Papeete (PPT) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 17,319 kilometers (10,761 miles / 9,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Niger. 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 14:59 in Papeete, it's 01:59 in Tahoua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,261 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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