MSM
Masi Manimba
DR Congo
17,176 km
10,673 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,176 km
10,673 mi / 9,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MSM PPT
Airport Name Masi Manimba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MSM PPT
ICAO Code FZCV NTAA
City Masi Manimba Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,952 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.780000, 17.850000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Masi Manimba (MSM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masi Manimba Airport (MSM) in Masi Manimba, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,176 kilometers (10,673 miles / 9,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 07:47 in Masi Manimba, it's 20:47 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 1,947 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Masi Manimba Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Masi Manimba (MSM) follows a heading of 150° (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 Masi Manimba Airport (MSM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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