The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 14,751 kilometers (9,166 miles / 7,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 French Polynesia with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in Papeete, it's 17:47 in Rosh Pinah. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Papeete (PPT) 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.