DIS
Dolisie
Congo
16,910 km
10,508 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,910 km
10,508 mi / 9,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DIS PPT
Airport Name Ngot Nzoungou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code DIS PPT
ICAO Code FCPD NTAA
City Dolisie Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,079 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.210000, 12.660000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Dolisie (DIS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngot Nzoungou Airport (DIS) in Dolisie, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,910 kilometers (10,508 miles / 9,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 11:33 in Dolisie, it's 00:33 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 1,074 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Ngot Nzoungou Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Dolisie (DIS) follows a heading of 140° (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 Ngot Nzoungou Airport (DIS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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