PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,014 km
9,951 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
16,014 km
9,951 mi / 8,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

PPT UEL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code PPT UEL
ICAO Code NTAA FQQL
City Papeete Quelimane
Country French Polynesia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Papeete (PPT) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 16,014 kilometers (9,951 miles / 8,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 Mozambique. 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 07:53 in Papeete, it's 19:53 in Quelimane. 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 Quelimane (UEL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 169° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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