BBO
Berbera
Somalia
18,256 km
11,344 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,256 km
11,344 mi / 9,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
119°
east southeast

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BBO PPT
Airport Name Berbera Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BBO PPT
ICAO Code HCMI NTAA
City Berbera Papeete
Country Somalia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 30 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 10.390000, 44.940000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Berbera (BBO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Berbera Airport (BBO) in Berbera, Somalia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,256 kilometers (11,344 miles / 9,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Somalia 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 21:00 in Berbera, it's 08:00 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.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Berbera (BBO) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Berbera Airport (BBO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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