BXU
Butuan City
Philippines
9,774 km
6,073 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,774 km
6,073 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Manila
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BXU PPT
Airport Name Bancasi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BXU PPT
ICAO Code RPME NTAA
City Butuan City Papeete
Country Philippines French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Manila Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 141 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, 125.480000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Butuan City (BXU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bancasi Airport (BXU) in Butuan City, Philippines to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,774 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Philippines 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 12:55 in Butuan City, it's 18:55 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 Butuan City (BXU) follows a heading of 280° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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