PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,651 km
9,725 miles
THT
Tamchakett
Mauritania
Distance
15,651 km
9,725 mi / 8,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT THT
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tamchakett Airport
IATA Code PPT THT
ICAO Code NTAA GQNT
City Papeete Tamchakett
Country French Polynesia Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 17.230000, -10.820000

Papeete (PPT) to Tamchakett (THT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tamchakett Airport (THT) in Tamchakett, Mauritania is 15,651 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Mauritania. 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 00:21 in Papeete, it's 10:21 in Tamchakett. With a 10-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 Tamchakett (THT) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Tamchakett Airport (THT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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