BOX
Borroloola Airport
Australia
7,833 km
4,867 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,833 km
4,867 mi / 4,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOX PPT
Airport Name Borroloola Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BOX PPT
ICAO Code YBRL NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 55 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -16.080000, 136.300000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Borroloola Airport (BOX) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borroloola Airport (BOX) in Borroloola Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,833 kilometers (4,867 miles / 4,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 22:11 in Borroloola Airport, it's 02:41 in Papeete. With a 19.5-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 Borroloola Airport (BOX) follows a heading of 259° (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 Borroloola Airport (BOX) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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