BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
15,902 km
9,881 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,902 km
9,881 mi / 8,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BPY PPT
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BPY PPT
ICAO Code FMNQ NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Madagascar French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 125 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,902 kilometers (9,881 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Besalampy Airport, it's 03:51 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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