KRZ
Kiri
DR Congo
17,563 km
10,913 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,563 km
10,913 mi / 9,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KRZ PPT
Airport Name Basango Mboliasa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KRZ PPT
ICAO Code FZBT NTAA
City Kiri Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,013 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.440000, 19.020000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kiri (KRZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) in Kiri, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,563 kilometers (10,913 miles / 9,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 DR Congo 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 07:49 in Kiri, it's 20:49 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,008 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Basango Mboliasa Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kiri (KRZ) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Basango Mboliasa Airport (KRZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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