The flight distance from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,588 kilometers (10,928 miles / 9,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Nigeria 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 07:43 in Kano, it's 20:43 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 1,557 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mallam Aminu International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kano (KAN) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.