Airport Comparison
Principe Airport (PCP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,945 kilometers (10,529 miles / 9,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 11:02 in Principe Airport, it's 01:02 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.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Principe Airport (PCP) follows a heading of 123° (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 Principe Airport (PCP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.