PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,296 km
11,368 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
18,296 km
11,368 mi / 9,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TOB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code PPT TOB
ICAO Code NTAA HLGN
City Papeete Tobruk
Country French Polynesia Libya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 31.860000, 23.910000

Papeete (PPT) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 18,296 kilometers (11,368 miles / 9,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Libya. 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 03:38 in Papeete, it's 15:38 in Tobruk. With a 12-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 Tobruk (TOB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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