BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
14,114 km
8,770 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,114 km
8,770 mi / 7,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
93°
east

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BIR PPT
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BIR PPT
ICAO Code VNVT NTAA
City Biratnagar Papeete
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 236 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,114 kilometers (8,770 miles / 7,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Nepal 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 06:43 in Biratnagar, it's 14:58 in Papeete. With a 15.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 290° (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 Biratnagar Airport (BIR) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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