PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,398 km
9,568 miles
VVB
Mahanoro
Madagascar
Distance
15,398 km
9,568 mi / 8,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT VVB
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Mahanoro Airport
IATA Code PPT VVB
ICAO Code NTAA FMMH
City Papeete Mahanoro
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -19.830000, 48.800000

Papeete (PPT) to Mahanoro (VVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Mahanoro Airport (VVB) in Mahanoro, Madagascar is 15,398 kilometers (9,568 miles / 8,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Madagascar. 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 13:31 in Papeete, it's 02:31 in Mahanoro. With a 13-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 Mahanoro (VVB) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). 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 Mahanoro Airport (VVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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