PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
18,073 km
11,230 miles
RUE
Butembo
DR Congo
Distance
18,073 km
11,230 mi / 9,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
176°
south

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Airport Comparison

PPT RUE
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Rughenda Airfield
IATA Code PPT RUE
ICAO Code NTAA FZMB
City Papeete Butembo
Country French Polynesia DR Congo
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 5,757 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 0.120000, 29.310000

Papeete (PPT) to Butembo (RUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Rughenda Airfield (RUE) in Butembo, DR Congo is 18,073 kilometers (11,230 miles / 9,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 French Polynesia with DR Congo. 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 18:12 in Papeete, it's 06:12 in Butembo. With a 12-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 5,752 feet between the two airports. Rughenda Airfield sits higher than Faa'a International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butembo (RUE) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 183° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Rughenda Airfield (RUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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