BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
7,939 km
4,933 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,939 km
4,933 mi / 4,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Managua
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BEF PPT
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BEF PPT
ICAO Code MNBL NTAA
City Bluefileds Papeete
Country Nicaragua French Polynesia
Timezone America/Managua Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,939 kilometers (4,933 miles / 4,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Nicaragua 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 03:41 in Bluefileds, it's 23:41 in Papeete. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 70° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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