KDC
Kandi
Benin
16,975 km
10,548 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,975 km
10,548 mi / 9,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KDC PPT
Airport Name Kandi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KDC PPT
ICAO Code DBBK NTAA
City Kandi Papeete
Country Benin French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 951 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, 2.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kandi (KDC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandi Airport (KDC) in Kandi, Benin to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,975 kilometers (10,548 miles / 9,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Benin 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 21:17 in Kandi, it's 10:17 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kandi (KDC) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kandi Airport (KDC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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