MSZ
Namibe
Angola
15,855 km
9,852 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,855 km
9,852 mi / 8,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MSZ PPT
Airport Name Namibe Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MSZ PPT
ICAO Code FNMO NTAA
City Namibe Papeete
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 210 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -15.260000, 12.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Namibe (MSZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Namibe Airport (MSZ) in Namibe, Angola to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,855 kilometers (9,852 miles / 8,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Angola 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 09:27 in Namibe, it's 22:27 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Namibe (MSZ) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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