KYS
Kayes Dag Dag Airport
Mali
15,544 km
9,659 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,544 km
9,659 mi / 8,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KYS PPT
Airport Name Kayes Dag Dag Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KYS PPT
ICAO Code GAKY NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Mali French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 164 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.480000, -11.400000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) in Kayes Dag Dag Airport, Mali to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,544 kilometers (9,659 miles / 8,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Mali 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 23:20 in Kayes Dag Dag Airport, it's 13:20 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 Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) follows a heading of 88° (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 Kayes Dag Dag Airport (KYS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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