ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
16,042 km
9,968 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,042 km
9,968 mi / 8,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABJ PPT
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ABJ PPT
ICAO Code DIAP NTAA
City Abidjan Papeete
Country Ivory Coast French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 21 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,042 kilometers (9,968 miles / 8,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Ivory Coast with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Abidjan, it's 21:04 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Papeete (PPT) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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