The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,580 kilometers (9,681 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Mauritania 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 08:03 in Kiffa, it's 22:03 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 Kiffa (KFA) follows a heading of 85° (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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.