LZI
Luozi
DR Congo
16,942 km
10,527 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,942 km
10,527 mi / 9,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LZI PPT
Airport Name Luozi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code LZI PPT
ICAO Code FZAL NTAA
City Luozi Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 722 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.950000, 14.130000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Luozi (LZI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luozi Airport (LZI) in Luozi, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,942 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 02:15 in Luozi, it's 15:15 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 Luozi (LZI) follows a heading of 143° (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 Luozi Airport (LZI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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