PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,072 km
11,230 miles
SEB
Sabha
Libya
Distance
18,072 km
11,230 mi / 9,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SEB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sabha Airport
IATA Code PPT SEB
ICAO Code NTAA HLLS
City Papeete Sabha
Country French Polynesia Libya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5 ft 1,427 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 26.990000, 14.470000

Papeete (PPT) to Sabha (SEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya is 18,072 kilometers (11,230 miles / 9,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Libya. 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 03:17 in Papeete, it's 15:17 in Sabha. 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 1,422 feet between the two airports. Sabha Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sabha (SEB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 299° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sabha Airport (SEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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