KCU
Masindi
Uganda
18,253 km
11,342 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,253 km
11,342 mi / 9,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

KCU PPT
Airport Name Masindi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KCU PPT
ICAO Code HUMI NTAA
City Masindi Papeete
Country Uganda French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,850 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Masindi (KCU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,253 kilometers (11,342 miles / 9,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 Uganda 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 02:49 in Masindi, it's 13:49 in Papeete. With a 13-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 3,845 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 185° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Masindi Airport (KCU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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