PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,038 km
9,344 miles
XLS
Saint Louis
Senegal
Distance
15,038 km
9,344 mi / 8,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT XLS
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Saint Louis Airport
IATA Code PPT XLS
ICAO Code NTAA GOSS
City Papeete Saint Louis
Country French Polynesia Senegal
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 16.050000, -16.460000

Papeete (PPT) to Saint Louis (XLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Saint Louis Airport (XLS) in Saint Louis, Senegal is 15,038 kilometers (9,344 miles / 8,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Senegal. 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 00:37 in Papeete, it's 10:37 in Saint Louis. With a 10-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 Saint Louis (XLS) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Saint Louis Airport (XLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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