PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,695 km
9,752 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
15,695 km
9,752 mi / 8,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT WAQ
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code PPT WAQ
ICAO Code NTAA FMMG
City Papeete Antsalova
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Papeete (PPT) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 15,695 kilometers (9,752 miles / 8,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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 00:35 in Papeete, it's 13:35 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 158° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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