PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,167 km
9,424 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
15,167 km
9,424 mi / 8,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT VIL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code PPT VIL
ICAO Code NTAA GMMH
City Papeete Dakhla
Country French Polynesia EH
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 23.720000, -15.930000

Papeete (PPT) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 15,167 kilometers (9,424 miles / 8,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Papeete, it's 14:25 in Dakhla. With a 11-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 Dakhla (VIL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 269° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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