NKY
Nkayi
Congo
16,952 km
10,533 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,952 km
10,533 mi / 9,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NKY PPT
Airport Name Yokangassi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NKY PPT
ICAO Code FCBY NTAA
City Nkayi Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 541 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.220000, 13.280000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nkayi (NKY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yokangassi Airport (NKY) in Nkayi, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,952 kilometers (10,533 miles / 9,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 08:32 in Nkayi, it's 21:32 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nkayi (NKY) follows a heading of 141° (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 Yokangassi Airport (NKY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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