BEN
Benghazi
Libya
18,104 km
11,250 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,104 km
11,250 mi / 9,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BEN PPT
Airport Name Benina International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BEN PPT
ICAO Code HLLB NTAA
City Benghazi Papeete
Country Libya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 433 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Benghazi (BEN) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,104 kilometers (11,250 miles / 9,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Benghazi, it's 07:50 in Papeete. With a 12-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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