ASO
Asosa
Ethiopia
19,063 km
11,845 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
19,063 km
11,845 mi / 10,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ASO PPT
Airport Name Asosa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ASO PPT
ICAO Code HASO NTAA
City Asosa Papeete
Country Ethiopia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5,100 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.020000, 34.590000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Asosa (ASO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asosa Airport (ASO) in Asosa, Ethiopia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 19,063 kilometers (11,845 miles / 10,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Ethiopia 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 14:46 in Asosa, it's 01:46 in Papeete. 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 5,095 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Asosa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Asosa (ASO) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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