MKJ
Makoua
Congo
17,477 km
10,860 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,477 km
10,860 mi / 9,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
219°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

MKJ PPT
Airport Name Makoua Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MKJ PPT
ICAO Code FCOM NTAA
City Makoua Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,293 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -0.020000, 15.580000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Makoua (MKJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makoua Airport (MKJ) in Makoua, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,477 kilometers (10,860 miles / 9,437 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 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 07:17 in Makoua, it's 20:17 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 1,288 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Makoua Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Makoua (MKJ) 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 Makoua Airport (MKJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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