AJY
Agadez
Niger
17,638 km
10,960 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,638 km
10,960 mi / 9,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

AJY PPT
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AJY PPT
ICAO Code DRZA NTAA
City Agadez Papeete
Country Niger French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Niamey Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,657 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Agadez (AJY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,638 kilometers (10,960 miles / 9,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Niger with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:51 in Agadez, it's 08:51 in Papeete. With a 11-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 1,652 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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