The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 17,117 kilometers (10,636 miles / 9,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 French Polynesia with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Papeete, it's 17:06 in Pweto. With a 12-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 3,420 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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