BIT
Baitadi
Nepal
14,773 km
9,179 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,773 km
9,179 mi / 7,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BIT PPT
Airport Name Baitadi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BIT PPT
ICAO Code VNBT NTAA
City Baitadi Papeete
Country Nepal French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 4,200 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 29.470000, 80.550000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Baitadi (BIT) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baitadi Airport (BIT) in Baitadi, Nepal to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,773 kilometers (9,179 miles / 7,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nepal 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 15:02 in Baitadi, it's 23:17 in Papeete. With a 15.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,195 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Baitadi Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Baitadi (BIT) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Baitadi Airport (BIT) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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