PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,489 km
9,624 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
15,489 km
9,624 mi / 8,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UCN
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code PPT UCN
ICAO Code NTAA GLBU
City Papeete Buchanan
Country French Polynesia Liberia
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 5.170000, -9.280000

Papeete (PPT) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 15,489 kilometers (9,624 miles / 8,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Liberia. 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 01:03 in Papeete, it's 11:03 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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