PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,266 km
9,486 miles
VJB
Xai-Xai
Mozambique
Distance
15,266 km
9,486 mi / 8,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

PPT VJB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Xai-Xai Airport
IATA Code PPT VJB
ICAO Code NTAA FQXA
City Papeete Xai-Xai
Country French Polynesia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -25.040000, 33.630000

Papeete (PPT) to Xai-Xai (VJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) in Xai-Xai, Mozambique is 15,266 kilometers (9,486 miles / 8,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 04:14 in Papeete, it's 16:14 in Xai-Xai. 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 Xai-Xai (VJB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 175° (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 Xai-Xai Airport (VJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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