PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
18,304 km
11,373 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,304 km
11,373 mi / 9,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
176°
south

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Airport Comparison

PAF PPT
Airport Name Pakuba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code PAF PPT
ICAO Code HUPA NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Uganda French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.200000, 31.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,304 kilometers (11,373 miles / 9,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Uganda 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 06:46 in Pakuba Airport, it's 17:46 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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