ATJ
Antsirabe
Madagascar
15,477 km
9,617 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,477 km
9,617 mi / 8,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ATJ PPT
Airport Name Antsirabe Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ATJ PPT
ICAO Code FMME NTAA
City Antsirabe Papeete
Country Madagascar French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,997 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -19.840000, 47.060000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Antsirabe (ATJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) in Antsirabe, Madagascar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,477 kilometers (9,617 miles / 8,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Madagascar 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 03:02 in Antsirabe, it's 14:02 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 4,992 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Antsirabe Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Antsirabe (ATJ) follows a heading of 204° (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 Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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