LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
17,396 km
10,810 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,396 km
10,810 mi / 9,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

LBO PPT
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LBO PPT
ICAO Code FZVI NTAA
City Lusambo Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,407 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Lusambo (LBO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,396 kilometers (10,810 miles / 9,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 23:55 in Lusambo, it's 11:55 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 1,402 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Lusambo Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 162° (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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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