What direction would a Muslim face for prayers while on the exact opposite side of the planet from Mecca?

<h3>What direction would a Muslim face for prayers while on the exact opposite side of the planet from Mecca?</h3>

Tematagi Island in French Polynesia is near the exact opposite side of the planet (antipodes) from Mecca. What direction would a Muslim face during prayers?

Logically, straight down is the shortest route, but horizontally either direction would be about the same.

If they were on a boat they could be at a spot where any horizontal direction would be the exact same distance.


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<p><i>Answer by Alex</i><br/>Good question! I guess straight down.</p>
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