BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
16,745 km
10,405 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,745 km
10,405 mi / 9,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
304°
northwest

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BJA PPT
Airport Name Soummam Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BJA PPT
ICAO Code DAAE NTAA
City Bejaia Papeete
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 20 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bejaia (BJA) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,745 kilometers (10,405 miles / 9,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:17 in Bejaia, it's 14:17 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 44° (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 Soummam Airport (BJA) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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