BNE
Brisbane
Australia
5,936 km
3,689 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
5,936 km
3,689 mi / 3,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

BNE PPT
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BNE PPT
ICAO Code YBBN NTAA
City Brisbane Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Brisbane (BNE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 5,936 kilometers (3,689 miles / 3,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 18:16 in Brisbane, it's 22:16 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 249° (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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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