PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,738 km
11,022 miles
SEU
Seronera
Tanzania
Distance
17,738 km
11,022 mi / 9,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT SEU
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Seronera Airport
IATA Code PPT SEU
ICAO Code NTAA HTSN
City Papeete Seronera
Country French Polynesia Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5 ft 5,080 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -2.460000, 34.820000

Papeete (PPT) to Seronera (SEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Seronera Airport (SEU) in Seronera, Tanzania is 17,738 kilometers (11,022 miles / 9,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 Tanzania. 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 09:18 in Papeete, it's 22:18 in Seronera. With a 13-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 5,075 feet between the two airports. Seronera Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Seronera (SEU) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 168° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Seronera Airport (SEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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