BMB
Bumbar
DR Congo
18,100 km
11,247 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,100 km
11,247 mi / 9,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
206°
south southwest

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BMB PPT
Airport Name Bumbar Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BMB PPT
ICAO Code FZFU NTAA
City Bumbar Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 2.180000, 22.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bumbar (BMB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bumbar Airport (BMB) in Bumbar, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,100 kilometers (11,247 miles / 9,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Bumbar, it's 02:50 in Papeete. 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 Papeete (PPT) to Bumbar (BMB) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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