BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
17,349 km
10,780 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,349 km
10,780 mi / 9,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
204°
south southwest

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BAN PPT
Airport Name Basongo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BAN PPT
ICAO Code FZVR NTAA
City Basongo Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,640 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Basongo (BAN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,349 kilometers (10,780 miles / 9,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 DR Congo 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 17:45 in Basongo, it's 05:45 in Papeete. With a 12-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 1,635 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 155° (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 Basongo Airport (BAN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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