BBY
Bambari
Central African Republic
18,338 km
11,395 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
18,338 km
11,395 mi / 9,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BBY PPT
Airport Name Bambari Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BBY PPT
ICAO Code FEFM NTAA
City Bambari Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,549 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.850000, 20.650000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bambari (BBY) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bambari Airport (BBY) in Bambari, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 18,338 kilometers (11,395 miles / 9,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Central African Republic 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 14:07 in Bambari, it's 03:07 in Papeete. 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 1,544 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bambari Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bambari (BBY) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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