Airport Comparison
Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) in Camp Bastion Airport, Afghanistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,267 kilometers (10,108 miles / 8,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.
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 Afghanistan with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:16 in Camp Bastion Airport, it's 01:46 in Papeete. With a 14.5-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 2,938 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Camp Bastion Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Camp Bastion Airport (OAZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.