KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
15,391 km
9,563 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,391 km
9,563 mi / 8,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
252°
west southwest

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KEN PPT
Airport Name Kenema Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KEN PPT
ICAO Code GFKE NTAA
City Kenema Papeete
Country Sierra Leone French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 485 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kenema (KEN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,391 kilometers (9,563 miles / 8,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 21:42 in Kenema, it's 11:42 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 98° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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