The flight distance from Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,364 kilometers (6,440 miles / 5,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 GP 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 22:12 in Grand Bourg, it's 16:12 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Grand Bourg (GBJ) follows a heading of 74° (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 Les Bases Airport (GBJ) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.