OTC
Bol
Chad
18,278 km
11,357 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,278 km
11,357 mi / 9,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

OTC PPT
Airport Name Bol Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OTC PPT
ICAO Code FTTL NTAA
City Bol Papeete
Country Chad French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 955 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.440000, 14.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bol (OTC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bol Airport (OTC) in Bol, Chad to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,278 kilometers (11,357 miles / 9,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Chad 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 23:42 in Bol, it's 12:42 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 Bol (OTC) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Bol Airport (OTC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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