PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
19,134 km
11,889 miles
UVL
El Kharga Airport
Egypt
Distance
19,134 km
11,889 mi / 10,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

PPT UVL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport El Kharga Airport
IATA Code PPT UVL
ICAO Code NTAA HEKG
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 25.470000, 30.590000

Papeete (PPT) to El Kharga Airport (UVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to El Kharga Airport (UVL) in El Kharga Airport, Egypt is 19,134 kilometers (11,889 miles / 10,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Egypt. 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 17:44 in Papeete, it's 05:44 in El Kharga Airport. 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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 El Kharga Airport (UVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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