KBC
Birch Creek
United States
9,326 km
5,795 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,326 km
5,795 mi / 5,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

KBC PPT
Airport Name Birch Creek Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KBC PPT
ICAO Code KZ91 NTAA
City Birch Creek Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 440 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 66.270000, -145.820000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Birch Creek (KBC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birch Creek Airport (KBC) in Birch Creek, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,326 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 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 03:56 in Birch Creek, it's 02:56 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Birch Creek (KBC) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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