BBI
Bhubaneswar
India
14,203 km
8,825 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,203 km
8,825 mi / 7,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
97°
east

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BBI PPT
Airport Name Biju Patnaik Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BBI PPT
ICAO Code VEBS NTAA
City Bhubaneswar Papeete
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 138 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 20.240000, 85.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bhubaneswar (BBI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,203 kilometers (8,825 miles / 7,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:19 in Bhubaneswar, it's 23:49 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 282° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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