NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
17,385 km
10,803 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,385 km
10,803 mi / 9,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Douala
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NKS PPT
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NKS PPT
ICAO Code FKAN NTAA
City Nkongsamba Papeete
Country Cameroon French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Douala Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,641 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,385 kilometers (10,803 miles / 9,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 13:00 in Nkongsamba, it's 02:00 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 2,636 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Nkongsamba Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Nkongsamba (NKS) 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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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