BHS
Bathurst
Australia
6,259 km
3,889 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,259 km
3,889 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

BHS PPT
Airport Name Bathurst Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BHS PPT
ICAO Code YBTH NTAA
City Bathurst Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Sydney Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,435 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.410000, 149.650000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bathurst (BHS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bathurst Airport (BHS) in Bathurst, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,259 kilometers (3,889 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:44 in Bathurst, it's 23:44 in Papeete. With a 21-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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bathurst Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bathurst (BHS) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Bathurst Airport (BHS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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