PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,279 km
10,737 miles
TKC
Tiko
Cameroon
Distance
17,279 km
10,737 mi / 9,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT TKC
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Tiko Airport
IATA Code PPT TKC
ICAO Code NTAA FKKC
City Papeete Tiko
Country French Polynesia Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Douala
Elevation 5 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 4.090000, 9.360000

Papeete (PPT) to Tiko (TKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Tiko Airport (TKC) in Tiko, Cameroon is 17,279 kilometers (10,737 miles / 9,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Cameroon. 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 12:09 in Papeete, it's 23:09 in Tiko. 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 Tiko (TKC) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Tiko Airport (TKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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