The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 18,452 kilometers (11,465 miles / 9,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 French Polynesia with Central African Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:13 in Papeete, it's 14:13 in Rafai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,754 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 206° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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