NGE
N'Gaoundere
Cameroon
17,868 km
11,102 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,868 km
11,102 mi / 9,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Douala
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NGE PPT
Airport Name N'Gaoundere Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NGE PPT
ICAO Code FKKN NTAA
City N'Gaoundere Papeete
Country Cameroon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Douala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,655 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 7.360000, 13.560000 -17.550000, -149.610000

N'Gaoundere (NGE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) in N'Gaoundere, Cameroon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,868 kilometers (11,102 miles / 9,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Cameroon 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 20:40 in N'Gaoundere, it's 09:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,650 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than N'Gaoundere Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to N'Gaoundere (NGE) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 N'Gaoundere Airport (NGE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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