The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana is 15,753 kilometers (9,788 miles / 8,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Botswana. 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 08:48 in Papeete, it's 20:48 in Sua Pan Airport. 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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Sua Pan Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.