BIB
Baidoa
Somalia
17,855 km
11,094 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,855 km
11,094 mi / 9,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BIB PPT
Airport Name Baidoa Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BIB PPT
ICAO Code HCMB NTAA
City Baidoa Papeete
Country Somalia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,820 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 3.100000, 43.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Baidoa (BIB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baidoa Airport (BIB) in Baidoa, Somalia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,855 kilometers (11,094 miles / 9,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Somalia 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 11:08 in Baidoa, it's 22:08 in Papeete. With a 13-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 1,815 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Baidoa Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Baidoa (BIB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Baidoa Airport (BIB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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