PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
17,867 km
11,102 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
17,867 km
11,102 mi / 9,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PPT YOL
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code PPT YOL
ICAO Code NTAA DNYO
City Papeete Yola
Country French Polynesia Nigeria
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 9.260000, 12.430000

Papeete (PPT) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 17,867 kilometers (11,102 miles / 9,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Nigeria. 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 21:35 in Papeete, it's 08:35 in Yola. 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 Yola (YOL) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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