BGF
Bangui
Central African Republic
18,064 km
11,224 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,064 km
11,224 mi / 9,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BGF PPT
Airport Name Bangui M'Poko International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BGF PPT
ICAO Code FEFF NTAA
City Bangui Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,208 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.400000, 18.520000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bangui (BGF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) in Bangui, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,064 kilometers (11,224 miles / 9,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Central African Republic 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 14:19 in Bangui, it's 03:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,203 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bangui M'Poko International Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bangui (BGF) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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