The flight distance from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,544 kilometers (10,280 miles / 8,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 16:47 in Ouagadougou, it's 06:47 in Papeete. With a 10-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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Ouagadougou Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Ouagadougou (OUA) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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