NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
18,259 km
11,345 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,259 km
11,345 mi / 9,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NDJ PPT
Airport Name N'Djamena International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NDJ PPT
ICAO Code FTTJ NTAA
City N'Djamena Papeete
Country Chad French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 968 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, 15.030000 -17.550000, -149.610000

N'Djamena (NDJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,259 kilometers (11,345 miles / 9,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Chad 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 19:00 in N'Djamena, it's 08:00 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 N'Djamena (NDJ) follows a heading of 108° (east 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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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