PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,573 km
9,677 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
15,573 km
9,677 mi / 8,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

PPT ZVA
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code PPT ZVA
ICAO Code NTAA FMMN
City Papeete N/A
Country French Polynesia Madagascar
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 -19.560000, 45.450000

Papeete (PPT) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 15,573 kilometers (9,677 miles / 8,409 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 00:25 in Papeete, it's 13:25 in Miandrivazo Airport. 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 157° (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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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