BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
10,455 km
6,496 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
10,455 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Barbados
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BGI PPT
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BGI PPT
ICAO Code TBPB NTAA
City Bridgetown Papeete
Country Barbados French Polynesia
Timezone America/Barbados Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 169 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 10,455 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Barbados 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 09:03 in Bridgetown, it's 03:03 in Papeete. With a 6-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 Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 78° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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