BCN
Barcelona
Spain
16,241 km
10,092 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,241 km
10,092 mi / 8,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN PPT
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BCN PPT
ICAO Code LEBL NTAA
City Barcelona Papeete
Country Spain French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 12 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Barcelona (BCN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,241 kilometers (10,092 miles / 8,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Barcelona, it's 22:19 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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