KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
15,525 km
9,647 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,525 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
258°
west southwest

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KNZ PPT
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KNZ PPT
ICAO Code GAKA NTAA
City Kenieba Papeete
Country Mali French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 449 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,525 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Mali 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 13:21 in Kenieba, it's 03:21 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 Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 91° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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