FDU
Bandundu Airport
DR Congo
17,292 km
10,745 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,292 km
10,745 mi / 9,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

FDU PPT
Airport Name Bandundu Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FDU PPT
ICAO Code FZBO NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,063 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -3.310000, 17.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bandundu Airport (FDU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandundu Airport (FDU) in Bandundu Airport, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,292 kilometers (10,745 miles / 9,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 11:02 in Bandundu Airport, it's 00:02 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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bandundu Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bandundu Airport (FDU) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Bandundu Airport (FDU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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