PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,860 km
9,855 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,860 km
9,855 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ZWA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code PPT ZWA
ICAO Code NTAA FMND
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Papeete (PPT) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 15,860 kilometers (9,855 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 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 17:45 in Papeete, it's 06:45 in Andapa Airport. 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 1,547 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 149° (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 Andapa Airport (ZWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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