KDN
Ndende
Gabon
16,971 km
10,545 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,971 km
10,545 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KDN PPT
Airport Name Ndende Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KDN PPT
ICAO Code FOGE NTAA
City Ndende Papeete
Country Gabon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 417 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -2.400000, 11.370000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ndende (KDN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndende Airport (KDN) in Ndende, Gabon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,971 kilometers (10,545 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Gabon 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 00:16 in Ndende, it's 13:16 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 Ndende (KDN) follows a heading of 135° (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 Ndende Airport (KDN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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