KMP
Keetmanshoop
Namibia
14,936 km
9,281 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,936 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
196°
south southwest

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KMP PPT
Airport Name Keetmanshoop Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMP PPT
ICAO Code FYKT NTAA
City Keetmanshoop Papeete
Country Namibia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,506 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -26.540000, 18.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Keetmanshoop (KMP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) in Keetmanshoop, Namibia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,936 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Namibia 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 16:22 in Keetmanshoop, it's 04:22 in Papeete. With a 12-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 3,501 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Keetmanshoop Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Keetmanshoop (KMP) follows a heading of 165° (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 Keetmanshoop Airport (KMP) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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