BCB
Blacksburg
United States
9,451 km
5,873 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,451 km
5,873 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BCB PPT
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BCB PPT
ICAO Code KBCB NTAA
City Blacksburg Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,120 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,451 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 01:54 in Blacksburg, it's 20:54 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,115 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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