BMY
Waala
New Caledonia
4,914 km
3,054 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
4,914 km
3,054 mi / 2,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

BMY PPT
Airport Name Ile Art - Waala Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BMY PPT
ICAO Code NWWC NTAA
City Waala Papeete
Country New Caledonia French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 306 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -19.720000, 163.660000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Waala (BMY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ile Art - Waala Airport (BMY) in Waala, New Caledonia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 4,914 kilometers (3,054 miles / 2,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:13 in Waala, it's 01:13 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Waala (BMY) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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