PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,347 km
9,536 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
15,347 km
9,536 mi / 8,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT WDH
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code PPT WDH
ICAO Code NTAA FYWH
City Papeete Windhoek
Country French Polynesia Namibia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Papeete (PPT) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 15,347 kilometers (9,536 miles / 8,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Namibia. 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 08:23 in Papeete, it's 20:23 in Windhoek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,635 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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