PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
12,900 km
8,016 miles
TAJ
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,900 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Prague
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PRG TAJ
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport Tadji Airport
IATA Code PRG TAJ
ICAO Code LKPR AYTJ
City Prague Aitape
Country Czech Republic Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Prague Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,247 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 -3.200000, 142.430000

Prague (PRG) to Aitape (TAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to Tadji Airport (TAJ) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea is 12,900 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Czech Republic with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:02 in Prague, it's 22:02 in Aitape. With a 9-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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Tadji Airport sits lower than Václav Havel Airport.

The return flight from Aitape (TAJ) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and Tadji Airport (TAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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