CGJ
Kasompe
Zambia
16,655 km
10,349 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,655 km
10,349 mi / 8,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

CGJ PPT
Airport Name Kasompe Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CGJ PPT
ICAO Code FLKE NTAA
City Kasompe Papeete
Country Zambia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,636 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -12.570000, 27.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kasompe (CGJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasompe Airport (CGJ) in Kasompe, Zambia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,655 kilometers (10,349 miles / 8,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Zambia 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 10:59 in Kasompe, it's 22:59 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 4,631 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kasompe Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kasompe (CGJ) follows a heading of 175° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kasompe Airport (CGJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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