The flight distance from Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,077 kilometers (10,611 miles / 9,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Zambia 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 15:30 in Mbala, it's 03:30 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 5,449 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Mbala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Mbala (MMQ) follows a heading of 182° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mbala Airport (MMQ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.