PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,961 km
11,161 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
17,961 km
11,161 mi / 9,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WJR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code PPT WJR
ICAO Code NTAA HKWJ
City Papeete Wajir
Country French Polynesia Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 1.730000, 40.090000

Papeete (PPT) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 17,961 kilometers (11,161 miles / 9,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Kenya. 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 19:23 in Papeete, it's 08:23 in Wajir. 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.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 150° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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