KLC
Kaolack
Senegal
15,045 km
9,348 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,045 km
9,348 mi / 8,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

KLC PPT
Airport Name Kaolack Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KLC PPT
ICAO Code GOOK NTAA
City Kaolack Papeete
Country Senegal French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 26 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, -16.050000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kaolack (KLC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaolack Airport (KLC) in Kaolack, Senegal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,045 kilometers (9,348 miles / 8,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Senegal 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 10:47 in Kaolack, it's 00:47 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 Kaolack (KLC) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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