PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,604 km
9,696 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
15,604 km
9,696 mi / 8,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

PPT TIY
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code PPT TIY
ICAO Code NTAA GQND
City Papeete Tidjikja
Country French Polynesia Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 18.570000, -11.420000

Papeete (PPT) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 15,604 kilometers (9,696 miles / 8,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 09:59 in Papeete, it's 19:59 in Tidjikja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Tidjikja Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 265° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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