Airport Comparison
Brac Island (BWK) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brac Airport (BWK) in Brac Island, Croatia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,875 kilometers (10,486 miles / 9,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.
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 Croatia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Brac Island, it's 10:51 in Papeete. With a 11-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 1,771 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Brac Airport.
The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Brac Island (BWK) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Brac Airport (BWK) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.