LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
18,005 km
11,188 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,005 km
11,188 mi / 9,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
219°
southwest

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LIE PPT
Airport Name Libenge Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LIE PPT
ICAO Code FZFA NTAA
City Libenge Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,125 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Libenge (LIE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,005 kilometers (11,188 miles / 9,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 15:23 in Libenge, it's 04:23 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 1,120 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Libenge Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 139° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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