IHC
Inhaca
Mozambique
15,165 km
9,423 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,165 km
9,423 mi / 8,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

IHC PPT
Airport Name Inhaca Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code IHC PPT
ICAO Code FQIA NTAA
City Inhaca Papeete
Country Mozambique French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Maputo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 10 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -26.000000, 32.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Inhaca (IHC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inhaca Airport (IHC) in Inhaca, Mozambique to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,165 kilometers (9,423 miles / 8,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Mozambique 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 16:20 in Inhaca, it's 04:20 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 Inhaca (IHC) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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