BON
Kralendijk
BQ
9,517 km
5,913 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,517 km
5,913 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Kralendijk
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BON PPT
Airport Name Flamingo International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BON PPT
ICAO Code TNCB NTAA
City Kralendijk Papeete
Country BQ French Polynesia
Timezone America/Kralendijk Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.130000, -68.270000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kralendijk (BON) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flamingo International Airport (BON) in Kralendijk, BQ to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,517 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Kralendijk, it's 06:15 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Kralendijk (BON) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Flamingo International Airport (BON) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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