NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
17,074 km
10,609 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,074 km
10,609 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NLO PPT
Airport Name Ndolo Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code NLO PPT
ICAO Code FZAB NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country DR Congo French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 915 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 15.330000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,074 kilometers (10,609 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 20:40 in Ndolo Airport, 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ndolo Airport (NLO) follows a heading of 144° (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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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