BOE
Boundji
Congo
17,375 km
10,796 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,375 km
10,796 mi / 9,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOE PPT
Airport Name Boundji Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BOE PPT
ICAO Code FCOB NTAA
City Boundji Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,247 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.030000, 15.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Boundji (BOE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boundji Airport (BOE) in Boundji, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,375 kilometers (10,796 miles / 9,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 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 10:55 in Boundji, it's 23:55 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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Boundji Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Boundji (BOE) follows a heading of 140° (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 Boundji Airport (BOE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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