BNC
Beni
DR Congo
18,124 km
11,262 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,124 km
11,262 mi / 9,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

BNC PPT
Airport Name Beni Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BNC PPT
ICAO Code FZNP NTAA
City Beni Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,517 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 0.570000, 29.470000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Beni (BNC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beni Airport (BNC) in Beni, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,124 kilometers (11,262 miles / 9,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 16:10 in Beni, it's 04:10 in Papeete. 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 3,512 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Beni Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Beni (BNC) follows a heading of 177° (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 Beni Airport (BNC) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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