MWE
Merowe
Sudan
19,833 km
12,324 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
19,833 km
12,324 mi / 10,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MWE PPT
Airport Name Merowe Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MWE PPT
ICAO Code HSMR NTAA
City Merowe Papeete
Country Sudan French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 846 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, 31.830000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Merowe (MWE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 19,833 kilometers (12,324 miles / 10,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Sudan 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 22:18 in Merowe, it's 10:18 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 Merowe (MWE) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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