BMU
Bima-Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
9,900 km
6,152 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
9,900 km
6,152 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BMU PPT
Airport Name Muhammad Salahuddin Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BMU PPT
ICAO Code WADB NTAA
City Bima-Sumbawa Island Papeete
Country Indonesia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Makassar Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -8.540000, 118.690000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) in Bima-Sumbawa Island, Indonesia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 9,900 kilometers (6,152 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Indonesia with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Bima-Sumbawa Island, it's 06:15 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 Bima-Sumbawa Island (BMU) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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