BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
15,000 km
9,321 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,000 km
9,321 mi / 8,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BQE PPT
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BQE PPT
ICAO Code GGBU NTAA
City Bubaque Papeete
Country Guinea-Bissau French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bissau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 0 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bubaque (BQE) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,000 kilometers (9,321 miles / 8,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 09:47 in Bubaque, it's 23:47 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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