BJI
Bemidji
United States
9,048 km
5,622 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,048 km
5,622 mi / 4,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Chicago
Heading
232°
southwest

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BJI PPT
Airport Name Bemidji Regional Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BJI PPT
ICAO Code KBJI NTAA
City Bemidji Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,391 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 47.510000, -94.930000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bemidji (BJI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) in Bemidji, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,048 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Bemidji, it's 19:16 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,386 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bemidji Regional Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bemidji (BJI) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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