LBV
Libreville
Gabon
17,036 km
10,586 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,036 km
10,586 mi / 9,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LBV PPT
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LBV PPT
ICAO Code FOOL NTAA
City Libreville Papeete
Country Gabon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Libreville Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 39 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Libreville (LBV) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,036 kilometers (10,586 miles / 9,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Gabon 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 16:39 in Libreville, it's 05:39 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 Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 127° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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