PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,630 km
9,712 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
15,630 km
9,712 mi / 8,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WTS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code PPT WTS
ICAO Code NTAA FMMX
City Papeete Tsiroanomandidy
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Papeete (PPT) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 15,630 kilometers (9,712 miles / 8,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 14:20 in Papeete, it's 03:20 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 2,771 feet between the two airports. Tsiroanomandidy Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 156° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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