PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,618 km
11,568 miles
SPX
Giza
Egypt
Distance
18,618 km
11,568 mi / 10,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT SPX
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sphinx International Airport
IATA Code PPT SPX
ICAO Code NTAA HESX
City Papeete Giza
Country French Polynesia Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 30.110000, 30.890000

Papeete (PPT) to Giza (SPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sphinx International Airport (SPX) in Giza, Egypt is 18,618 kilometers (11,568 miles / 10,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Egypt. 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 18:32 in Papeete, it's 06:32 in Giza. 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.

The return flight from Giza (SPX) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Sphinx International Airport (SPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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