The flight distance from Barrow Island Airport (BWB) in Barrow Island Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,816 kilometers (6,099 miles / 5,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:49 in Barrow Island Airport, it's 23:49 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Barrow Island Airport (BWB) 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 Barrow Island Airport (BWB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.