BME
Broome
Australia
9,228 km
5,734 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,228 km
5,734 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Perth
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BME PPT
Airport Name Broome International Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BME PPT
ICAO Code YBRM NTAA
City Broome Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 56 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Broome (BME) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,228 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Australia with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Broome, it's 02:05 in Papeete. With a 18-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 Broome (BME) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Broome International Airport (BME) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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