MJI
Tripoli
Libya
17,599 km
10,935 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,599 km
10,935 mi / 9,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
311°
northwest

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MJI PPT
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MJI PPT
ICAO Code HLLM NTAA
City Tripoli Papeete
Country Libya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Tripoli (MJI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,599 kilometers (10,935 miles / 9,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Libya 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 17:01 in Tripoli, it's 05:01 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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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