BEB
Balivanich
United Kingdom
14,596 km
9,070 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,596 km
9,070 mi / 7,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/London
Heading
309°
northwest

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BEB PPT
Airport Name Benbecula Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BEB PPT
ICAO Code EGPL NTAA
City Balivanich Papeete
Country United Kingdom French Polynesia
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 57.480000, -7.360000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Balivanich (BEB) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benbecula Airport (BEB) in Balivanich, United Kingdom to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,596 kilometers (9,070 miles / 7,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Balivanich, it's 05:20 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Balivanich (BEB) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Benbecula Airport (BEB) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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