PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,472 km
9,614 miles
SEY
Selibaby
Mauritania
Distance
15,472 km
9,614 mi / 8,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT SEY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Selibaby Airport
IATA Code PPT SEY
ICAO Code NTAA GQNS
City Papeete Selibaby
Country French Polynesia Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5 ft 219 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 15.180000, -12.210000

Papeete (PPT) to Selibaby (SEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Selibaby Airport (SEY) in Selibaby, Mauritania is 15,472 kilometers (9,614 miles / 8,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Mauritania. 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 12:19 in Papeete, it's 22:19 in Selibaby. With a 10-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 Selibaby (SEY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Selibaby Airport (SEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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