NDD
Sumbe
Angola
16,341 km
10,154 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,341 km
10,154 mi / 8,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
210°
south southwest

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NDD PPT
Airport Name Sumbe Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NDD PPT
ICAO Code FNSU NTAA
City Sumbe Papeete
Country Angola French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 36 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -11.170000, 13.850000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Sumbe (NDD) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sumbe Airport (NDD) in Sumbe, Angola to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,341 kilometers (10,154 miles / 8,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Angola 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 12:19 in Sumbe, it's 01:19 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 Sumbe (NDD) follows a heading of 149° (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 Sumbe Airport (NDD) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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