ELH
North Eleuthera
Bahamas
9,222 km
5,730 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,222 km
5,730 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ELH PPT
Airport Name North Eleuthera Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code ELH PPT
ICAO Code MYEH NTAA
City North Eleuthera Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 25.470000, -76.680000 -17.550000, -149.610000

North Eleuthera (ELH) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) in North Eleuthera, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,222 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Bahamas 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 18:57 in North Eleuthera, it's 13:57 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to North Eleuthera (ELH) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 North Eleuthera Airport (ELH) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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