BKU
Betioky
Madagascar
15,180 km
9,432 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
15,180 km
9,432 mi / 8,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BKU PPT
Airport Name Betioky Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BKU PPT
ICAO Code FMSV NTAA
City Betioky Papeete
Country Madagascar French Polynesia
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 919 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -23.730000, 44.390000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Betioky (BKU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betioky Airport (BKU) in Betioky, Madagascar to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 15,180 kilometers (9,432 miles / 8,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Madagascar 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 16:31 in Betioky, it's 03:31 in Papeete. With a 13-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 Betioky (BKU) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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