BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
6,827 km
4,242 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
6,827 km
4,242 mi / 3,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BYS PPT
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BYS PPT
ICAO Code KBYS NTAA
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,350 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 6,827 kilometers (4,242 miles / 3,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 08:04 in Papeete.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,345 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 30° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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