PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,616 km
9,703 miles
WAM
Ambatondrazaka
Madagascar
Distance
15,616 km
9,703 mi / 8,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WAM
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Ambatondrazaka Airport
IATA Code PPT WAM
ICAO Code NTAA FMMZ
City Papeete Ambatondrazaka
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 2,513 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.800000, 48.440000

Papeete (PPT) to Ambatondrazaka (WAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) in Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar is 15,616 kilometers (9,703 miles / 8,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Madagascar. 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 16:34 in Papeete, it's 05:34 in Ambatondrazaka. 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 2,508 feet between the two airports. Ambatondrazaka Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Ambatondrazaka (WAM) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 152° (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 Ambatondrazaka Airport (WAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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