GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
19,428 km
12,072 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
19,428 km
12,072 mi / 10,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GSQ PPT
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GSQ PPT
ICAO Code HEOW NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 859 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 19,428 kilometers (12,072 miles / 10,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Egypt 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 11:09 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 23:09 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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