PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,469 km
10,233 miles
YVA
Moroni
Comoros
Distance
16,469 km
10,233 mi / 8,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT YVA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Iconi Airport
IATA Code PPT YVA
ICAO Code NTAA FMCN
City Papeete Moroni
Country French Polynesia Comoros
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Comoro
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -11.710000, 43.240000

Papeete (PPT) to Moroni (YVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Iconi Airport (YVA) in Moroni, Comoros is 16,469 kilometers (10,233 miles / 8,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Comoros. 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 14:21 in Papeete, it's 03:21 in Moroni. 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 Moroni (YVA) 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 Iconi Airport (YVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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