BHJ
Bhuj
India
15,885 km
9,870 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,885 km
9,870 mi / 8,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
89°
east

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BHJ PPT
Airport Name Bhuj Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BHJ PPT
ICAO Code VABJ NTAA
City Bhuj Papeete
Country India French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 268 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.290000, 69.670000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bhuj (BHJ) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhuj Airport (BHJ) in Bhuj, India to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,885 kilometers (9,870 miles / 8,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:06 in Bhuj, it's 21:36 in Papeete. With a 15.5-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 Bhuj (BHJ) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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