OBC
Obock
Djibouti
18,498 km
11,494 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,498 km
11,494 mi / 9,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

OBC PPT
Airport Name Obock Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OBC PPT
ICAO Code HDOB NTAA
City Obock Papeete
Country Djibouti French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 69 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.970000, 43.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Obock (OBC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,498 kilometers (11,494 miles / 9,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Djibouti 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 11:29 in Obock, it's 22:29 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Obock (OBC) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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