PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,323 km
10,764 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
17,323 km
10,764 mi / 9,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT TGT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code PPT TGT
ICAO Code NTAA HTTG
City Papeete Tanga
Country French Polynesia Tanzania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Papeete (PPT) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 17,323 kilometers (10,764 miles / 9,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 10:30 in Papeete, it's 23:30 in Tanga. 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.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 159° (south southeast). 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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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