KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
17,138 km
10,649 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,138 km
10,649 mi / 9,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KNM PPT
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KNM PPT
ICAO Code FZTK NTAA
City Kaniama Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,772 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kaniama (KNM) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,138 kilometers (10,649 miles / 9,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 DR 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 15:03 in Kaniama, it's 03:03 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 2,767 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Kaniama Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 166° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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