Airport Comparison
Impfondo (ION) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Impfondo Airport (ION) in Impfondo, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,790 kilometers (11,054 miles / 9,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.
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 05:38 in Impfondo, it's 18:38 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 1,094 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Impfondo Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Impfondo (ION) 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 Impfondo Airport (ION) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.