BZV
Brazzaville
Congo
17,076 km
10,611 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,076 km
10,611 mi / 9,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BZV PPT
Airport Name Maya-Maya Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BZV PPT
ICAO Code FCBB NTAA
City Brazzaville Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,048 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.250000, 15.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Brazzaville (BZV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,076 kilometers (10,611 miles / 9,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 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 22:07 in Brazzaville, it's 11:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,043 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Maya-Maya Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Brazzaville (BZV) follows a heading of 144° (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 Maya-Maya Airport (BZV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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