CPA
Harper
Liberia
15,619 km
9,705 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,619 km
9,705 mi / 8,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPA PPT
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code CPA PPT
ICAO Code GLCP NTAA
City Harper Papeete
Country Liberia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Harper (CPA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,619 kilometers (9,705 miles / 8,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Liberia 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 18:46 in Harper, it's 08:46 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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