PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,597 km
11,556 miles
TUJ
Maji
Ethiopia
Distance
18,597 km
11,556 mi / 10,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TUJ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tume Airport
IATA Code PPT TUJ
ICAO Code NTAA HAMJ
City Papeete Maji
Country French Polynesia Ethiopia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.830000, 35.530000

Papeete (PPT) to Maji (TUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tume Airport (TUJ) in Maji, Ethiopia is 18,597 kilometers (11,556 miles / 10,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 09:37 in Papeete, it's 22:37 in Maji. 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 2,495 feet between the two airports. Tume Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Maji (TUJ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Tume Airport (TUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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