BKC
Buckland
United States
9,338 km
5,803 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,338 km
5,803 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
169°
south

Airport Comparison

BKC PPT
Airport Name Buckland Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BKC PPT
ICAO Code PABL NTAA
City Buckland Papeete
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Anchorage Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 29 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 65.980000, -161.150000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Buckland (BKC) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckland Airport (BKC) in Buckland, United States to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,338 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 United States 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 08:57 in Buckland, it's 07:57 in Papeete.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Buckland (BKC) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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