OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
15,095 km
9,380 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,095 km
9,380 mi / 8,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

OVA PPT
Airport Name Bekily Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code OVA PPT
ICAO Code FMSL NTAA
City Bekily Papeete
Country Madagascar French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,270 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -24.240000, 45.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bekily (OVA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,095 kilometers (9,380 miles / 8,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 Madagascar with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Bekily, it's 19:46 in Papeete. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,265 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bekily Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bekily (OVA) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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