AIG
Yalinga
Central African Republic
18,565 km
11,536 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,565 km
11,536 mi / 10,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AIG PPT
Airport Name Yalinga Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code AIG PPT
ICAO Code FEFY NTAA
City Yalinga Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,975 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.520000, 23.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Yalinga (AIG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yalinga Airport (AIG) in Yalinga, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,565 kilometers (11,536 miles / 10,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Central African Republic 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 09:50 in Yalinga, it's 22:50 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 1,970 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Yalinga Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Yalinga (AIG) follows a heading of 147° (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 Yalinga Airport (AIG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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