KMK
Makabana
Congo
16,971 km
10,545 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,971 km
10,545 mi / 9,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
219°
southwest

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KMK PPT
Airport Name Makabana Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMK PPT
ICAO Code FCPA NTAA
City Makabana Papeete
Country Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 495 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -3.480000, 12.620000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Makabana (KMK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makabana Airport (KMK) in Makabana, Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,971 kilometers (10,545 miles / 9,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 18:24 in Makabana, it's 07:24 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 Makabana (KMK) follows a heading of 139° (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 Makabana Airport (KMK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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