PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,504 km
10,876 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
17,504 km
10,876 mi / 9,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
44°
northeast

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PPT WAX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code PPT WAX
ICAO Code NTAA HLZW
City Papeete Zuwara
Country French Polynesia Libya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.950000, 12.020000

Papeete (PPT) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 17,504 kilometers (10,876 miles / 9,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Libya. 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 00:01 in Papeete, it's 12:01 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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