The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,620 kilometers (10,327 miles / 8,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Zambia 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 07:53 in Kitwe, it's 19:53 in Papeete. With a 12-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 4,140 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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