JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
17,570 km
10,917 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,570 km
10,917 mi / 9,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JRO PPT
Airport Name Kilimanjaro International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code JRO PPT
ICAO Code HTKJ NTAA
City Arusha Papeete
Country Tanzania French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,932 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -3.430000, 37.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Arusha (JRO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,570 kilometers (10,917 miles / 9,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Tanzania 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 11:45 in Arusha, it's 22:45 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 2,927 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kilimanjaro International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Arusha (JRO) follows a heading of 198° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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