ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
17,341 km
10,775 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,341 km
10,775 mi / 9,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ABV PPT
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ABV PPT
ICAO Code DNAA NTAA
City Abuja Papeete
Country Nigeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,123 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Abuja (ABV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,341 kilometers (10,775 miles / 9,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Nigeria 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 19:37 in Abuja, it's 08:37 in Papeete. With a 11-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 1,118 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 108° (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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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