NIA
Nimba
Liberia
15,648 km
9,723 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,648 km
9,723 mi / 8,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

NIA PPT
Airport Name Nimba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NIA PPT
ICAO Code GLNA NTAA
City Nimba Papeete
Country Liberia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,632 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.500000, -8.600000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nimba (NIA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,648 kilometers (9,723 miles / 8,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Liberia 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 03:29 in Nimba, it's 17:29 in Papeete. With a 10-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 1,627 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Nimba Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nimba (NIA) follows a heading of 100° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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