LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
18,230 km
11,328 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,230 km
11,328 mi / 9,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LOY PPT
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LOY PPT
ICAO Code HKLY NTAA
City Loyengalani Papeete
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,195 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,230 kilometers (11,328 miles / 9,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 Kenya 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 06:49 in Loyengalani, it's 17:49 in Papeete. With a 13-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 1,190 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Loyengalani Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 203° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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