BOA
Boma
DR Congo
16,791 km
10,434 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,791 km
10,434 mi / 9,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
216°
southwest

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BOA PPT
Airport Name Boma Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BOA PPT
ICAO Code FZAJ NTAA
City Boma Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -5.850000, 13.060000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Boma (BOA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boma Airport (BOA) in Boma, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,791 kilometers (10,434 miles / 9,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 08:54 in Boma, it's 21:54 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Boma (BOA) follows a heading of 142° (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 Boma Airport (BOA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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