CRF
Carnot
Central African Republic
17,904 km
11,125 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,904 km
11,125 mi / 9,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CRF PPT
Airport Name Carnot Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CRF PPT
ICAO Code FEFC NTAA
City Carnot Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,985 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 15.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Carnot (CRF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carnot Airport (CRF) in Carnot, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,904 kilometers (11,125 miles / 9,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Central African Republic 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 05:17 in Carnot, it's 18:17 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 1,980 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Carnot Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Carnot (CRF) follows a heading of 130° (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 Carnot Airport (CRF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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