BOP
Bouar
Central African Republic
17,959 km
11,159 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
17,959 km
11,159 mi / 9,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOP PPT
Airport Name Bouar Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BOP PPT
ICAO Code FEFO NTAA
City Bouar Papeete
Country Central African Republic French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Bangui Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 3,360 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 5.960000, 15.640000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Bouar (BOP) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bouar Airport (BOP) in Bouar, Central African Republic to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 17,959 kilometers (11,159 miles / 9,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 Central African Republic 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 08:54 in Bouar, it's 21:54 in Papeete. With a 11-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 3,355 feet between the two airports. Faa'a International Airport sits lower than Bouar Airport.

The return flight from Papeete (PPT) to Bouar (BOP) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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