GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
17,810 km
11,067 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,810 km
11,067 mi / 9,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
124°
southeast

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GLK PPT
Airport Name Galcaio Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GLK PPT
ICAO Code HCMR NTAA
City Galcaio Papeete
Country Somalia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 975 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.780000, 47.450000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Galcaio (GLK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,810 kilometers (11,067 miles / 9,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Somalia 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 18:34 in Galcaio, it's 05:34 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Galcaio (GLK) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Galcaio Airport (GLK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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