FOU
Fougamou
Gabon
17,003 km
10,565 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,003 km
10,565 mi / 9,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FOU PPT
Airport Name Fougamou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code FOU PPT
ICAO Code FOGF NTAA
City Fougamou Papeete
Country Gabon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 263 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.280000, 10.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fougamou (FOU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fougamou Airport (FOU) in Fougamou, Gabon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,003 kilometers (10,565 miles / 9,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Gabon 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 15:36 in Fougamou, it's 04:36 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 Fougamou (FOU) follows a heading of 132° (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 Fougamou Airport (FOU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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