PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
15,295 km
9,504 miles
SBI
Koundara
Guinea
Distance
15,295 km
9,504 mi / 8,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
90°
east

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PPT SBI
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Sambailo Airport
IATA Code PPT SBI
ICAO Code NTAA GUSB
City Papeete Koundara
Country French Polynesia Guinea
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Conakry
Elevation 5 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 12.570000, -13.360000

Papeete (PPT) to Koundara (SBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea is 15,295 kilometers (9,504 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Guinea. 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 12:14 in Papeete, it's 22:14 in Koundara. 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.

The return flight from Koundara (SBI) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 258° (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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) and Sambailo Airport (SBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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