BAS
Ballalae
Solomon Islands
6,017 km
3,739 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,017 km
3,739 mi / 3,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BAS PPT
Airport Name Ballalae Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BAS PPT
ICAO Code AGGE NTAA
City Ballalae Papeete
Country Solomon Islands French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 5 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -6.990000, 155.890000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Ballalae (BAS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballalae Airport (BAS) in Ballalae, Solomon Islands to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,017 kilometers (3,739 miles / 3,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Solomon Islands with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Ballalae, it's 23:18 in Papeete. With a 21-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 Ballalae (BAS) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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