GGT
George Town
Bahamas
9,213 km
5,725 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,213 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Nassau
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GGT PPT
Airport Name Exuma International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code GGT PPT
ICAO Code MYEF NTAA
City George Town Papeete
Country Bahamas French Polynesia
Timezone America/Nassau Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 9 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.560000, -75.880000 -17.550000, -149.610000

George Town (GGT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,213 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 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 22:18 in George Town, it's 17:18 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 George Town (GGT) follows a heading of 62° (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 Exuma International Airport (GGT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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