PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,720 km
10,390 miles
SZA
Soyo
Angola
Distance
16,720 km
10,390 mi / 9,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT SZA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Soyo Airport
IATA Code PPT SZA
ICAO Code NTAA FNSO
City Papeete Soyo
Country French Polynesia Angola
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -6.140000, 12.370000

Papeete (PPT) to Soyo (SZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Soyo Airport (SZA) in Soyo, Angola is 16,720 kilometers (10,390 miles / 9,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Angola. 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 22:43 in Papeete, it's 09:43 in Soyo. With a 11-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 Soyo (SZA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). 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 Soyo Airport (SZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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