PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,594 km
9,690 miles
TLD
Tuli Lodge
Botswana
Distance
15,594 km
9,690 mi / 8,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

PPT TLD
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Limpopo Valley Airport
IATA Code PPT TLD
ICAO Code NTAA FBTL
City Papeete Tuli Lodge
Country French Polynesia Botswana
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5 ft 1,772 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -22.190000, 29.130000

Papeete (PPT) to Tuli Lodge (TLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) in Tuli Lodge, Botswana is 15,594 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 15:40 in Papeete, it's 03:40 in Tuli Lodge. 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 1,767 feet between the two airports. Limpopo Valley Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tuli Lodge (TLD) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 182° (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 Limpopo Valley Airport (TLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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