BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
18,372 km
11,416 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,372 km
11,416 mi / 9,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BGU PPT
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BGU PPT
ICAO Code FEFG NTAA
City Bangassou Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,706 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bangassou (BGU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,372 kilometers (11,416 miles / 9,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 23:01 in Bangassou, it's 12:01 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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.