MVB
Franceville
Gabon
17,185 km
10,678 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,185 km
10,678 mi / 9,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MVB PPT
Airport Name M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code MVB PPT
ICAO Code FOON NTAA
City Franceville Papeete
Country Gabon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,450 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.660000, 13.440000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Franceville (MVB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) in Franceville, Gabon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,185 kilometers (10,678 miles / 9,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Gabon 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 10:18 in Franceville, it's 23:18 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 1,445 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Franceville (MVB) follows a heading of 137° (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 M'Vengue El Hadj Omar Bongo Ondimba International Airport (MVB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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