BZU
Buta Zega Airport
DR Congo
18,267 km
11,351 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,267 km
11,351 mi / 9,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
200°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

BZU PPT
Airport Name Buta Zega Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BZU PPT
ICAO Code FZKJ NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,378 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.820000, 24.790000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Buta Zega Airport (BZU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buta Zega Airport (BZU) in Buta Zega Airport, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,267 kilometers (11,351 miles / 9,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 19:01 in Buta Zega Airport, it's 07:01 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 1,373 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Buta Zega Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Buta Zega Airport (BZU) follows a heading of 159° (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 Buta Zega Airport (BZU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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