BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
17,788 km
11,053 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,788 km
11,053 mi / 9,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BGW PPT
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BGW PPT
ICAO Code ORBI NTAA
City Baghdad Papeete
Country Iraq French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 114 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Baghdad (BGW) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,788 kilometers (11,053 miles / 9,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Baghdad, it's 12:11 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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