BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
4,372 km
2,717 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,372 km
2,717 mi / 2,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BHE PPT
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BHE PPT
ICAO Code NZWB NTAA
City Blenheim Papeete
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 109 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Blenheim (BHE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,372 kilometers (2,717 miles / 2,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Blenheim, it's 12:58 in Papeete. With a 23-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 Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 225° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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