BCT
Boca Raton
United States
8,950 km
5,562 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
8,950 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/New_York
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BCT PPT
Airport Name Boca Raton Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BCT PPT
ICAO Code KBCT NTAA
City Boca Raton Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 26.380000, -80.110000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Boca Raton (BCT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boca Raton Airport (BCT) in Boca Raton, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 8,950 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:39 in Boca Raton, it's 07:39 in Papeete. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Boca Raton (BCT) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Boca Raton Airport (BCT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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