PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,200 km
10,687 miles
ZNZ
Kiembi Samaki
Tanzania
Distance
17,200 km
10,687 mi / 9,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ZNZ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Zanzibar Airport
IATA Code PPT ZNZ
ICAO Code NTAA HTZA
City Papeete Kiembi Samaki
Country French Polynesia Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5 ft 54 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.220000, 39.220000

Papeete (PPT) to Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) in Kiembi Samaki, Tanzania is 17,200 kilometers (10,687 miles / 9,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Tanzania. 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 10:39 in Papeete, it's 23:39 in Kiembi Samaki. 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 Kiembi Samaki (ZNZ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 160° (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 Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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