CAB
Cabinda
Angola
16,756 km
10,412 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,756 km
10,412 mi / 9,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAB PPT
Airport Name Cabinda Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CAB PPT
ICAO Code FNCA NTAA
City Cabinda Papeete
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 66 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -5.600000, 12.190000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cabinda (CAB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabinda Airport (CAB) in Cabinda, Angola to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,756 kilometers (10,412 miles / 9,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Angola 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 11:36 in Cabinda, it's 00:36 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 Cabinda (CAB) follows a heading of 141° (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 Cabinda Airport (CAB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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