GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
17,224 km
10,703 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,224 km
10,703 mi / 9,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
195°
south southwest

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GDJ PPT
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GDJ PPT
ICAO Code FZWC NTAA
City Gandajika Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,618 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,224 kilometers (10,703 miles / 9,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 05:58 in Gandajika, it's 17:58 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 2,613 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 165° (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 Gandajika Airport (GDJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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