BKO
Senou
Mali
15,867 km
9,859 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,867 km
9,859 mi / 8,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKO PPT
Airport Name Senou Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BKO PPT
ICAO Code GABS NTAA
City Senou Papeete
Country Mali French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 1,247 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 12.530000, -7.950000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Senou (BKO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senou Airport (BKO) in Senou, Mali to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,867 kilometers (9,859 miles / 8,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Mali 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 14:48 in Senou, it's 04:48 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Senou Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Senou (BKO) follows a heading of 92° (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 Senou Airport (BKO) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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