Airport Comparison
Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,716 kilometers (2,931 miles / 2,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.
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 Kiribati with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:27 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 09:27 in Papeete. With a 22-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 Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.