BST
Bost
Afghanistan
16,264 km
10,106 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,264 km
10,106 mi / 8,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BST PPT
Airport Name Bost Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BST PPT
ICAO Code OABT NTAA
City Bost Papeete
Country Afghanistan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kabul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,464 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 31.560000, 64.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bost (BST) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bost Airport (BST) in Bost, Afghanistan to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,264 kilometers (10,106 miles / 8,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Bost, it's 07:36 in Papeete. With a 14.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,459 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bost Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bost (BST) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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