The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,895 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Gabon 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 15:22 in Port Gentil, it's 04:22 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 Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.