BJL
Banjul
Gambia
14,964 km
9,298 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
14,964 km
9,298 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Banjul
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BJL PPT
Airport Name Banjul International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BJL PPT
ICAO Code GBYD NTAA
City Banjul Papeete
Country Gambia French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Banjul Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 95 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 13.340000, -16.650000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Banjul (BJL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banjul International Airport (BJL) in Banjul, Gambia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 14,964 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Gambia 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 09:07 in Banjul, it's 23:07 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Banjul (BJL) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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