PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
16,375 km
10,175 miles
UAR
Bouarfa
Morocco
Distance
16,375 km
10,175 mi / 8,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PPT UAR
Airport Name Faa'a International Airport Bouarfa Airport
IATA Code PPT UAR
ICAO Code NTAA GMFB
City Papeete Bouarfa
Country French Polynesia Morocco
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5 ft 3,630 ft
Coordinates -17.550000, -149.610000 32.510000, -1.980000

Papeete (PPT) to Bouarfa (UAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia to Bouarfa Airport (UAR) in Bouarfa, Morocco is 16,375 kilometers (10,175 miles / 8,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Papeete, it's 11:55 in Bouarfa. With a 11-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 3,625 feet between the two airports. Bouarfa Airport sits higher than Faa'a International Airport.

The return flight from Bouarfa (UAR) to Papeete (PPT) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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