The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tabora Airport (TBO) in Tabora, Tanzania is 17,485 kilometers (10,864 miles / 9,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 05:02 in Papeete, it's 18:02 in Tabora. 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 3,863 feet between the two airports. Tabora Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tabora (TBO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Tabora Airport (TBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.