BQL
Boulia Airport
Australia
7,311 km
4,543 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
7,311 km
4,543 mi / 3,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

BQL PPT
Airport Name Boulia Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code BQL PPT
ICAO Code YBOU NTAA
City N/A Papeete
Country Australia French Polynesia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 542 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -22.910000, 139.900000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Boulia Airport (BQL) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boulia Airport (BQL) in Boulia Airport, Australia to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 7,311 kilometers (4,543 miles / 3,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 05:52 in Boulia Airport, it's 09:52 in Papeete. With a 20-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 Boulia Airport (BQL) follows a heading of 252° (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 Boulia Airport (BQL) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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