DJM
Djambala
Congo
17,200 km
10,687 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,200 km
10,687 mi / 9,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DJM PPT
Airport Name Djambala Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DJM PPT
ICAO Code FCBD NTAA
City Djambala Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,595 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.530000, 14.750000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Djambala (DJM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djambala Airport (DJM) in Djambala, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,200 kilometers (10,687 miles / 9,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 00:47 in Djambala, it's 13:47 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 2,590 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Djambala Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Djambala (DJM) follows a heading of 141° (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 Djambala Airport (DJM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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